Neuralgia and the diseases that resemble it by Francis Edmund Anstie

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Author Anstie, Francis Edmund, 1833-1874
LoC No. 32013723
Title Neuralgia and the diseases that resemble it
Note Reading ease score: 38.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary "Neuralgia and the Diseases that Resemble It" by Francis Edmund Anstie is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work offers an in-depth examination of neuralgia, a condition characterized by severe, intermittent pain along the course of a nerve, and aims to clarify its pathology while differentiating it from other similar conditions. It is intended for medical professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of this complex disorder and its various manifestations. The opening of the treatise begins with a preface where the author justifies the need for a comprehensive English text on neuralgia, highlighting its distinct nature from other ailments. Anstie presents his goal of establishing neuralgia as a standalone condition, not merely as a symptom or variant of other diseases such as gout or rheumatism. He outlines the structure of the volume, noting that the first part will investigate neuralgia itself, while the second part will address diseases that mimic its characteristics. The introduction emphasizes the importance of understanding pain as a physiological phenomenon, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of neuralgic conditions, their symptoms, and the physiological mechanisms behind them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class RC: Medicine: Internal medicine
Subject Neuralgia
Category Text
EBook-No. 37592
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 8, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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