Research and Clinical Practice of Psychosomatic Diseases of the Digestive System

Author: Chen Yulong
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This book primarily focuses on psychosomatic diseases of the digestive system, elaborating on the significance of the shift in medical models. It combines common digestive diseases such as functional esophageal disorders, chronic gastritis, functional dyspepsia, superior mesenteric artery syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, neurotic anorexia, chronic cholecystitis, and chronic liver diseases, as well as other conditions like functional low-grade fever, cardiovascular diseases, and post-stroke depression, to discuss the identification, diagnosis, and treatment of psychosomatic diseases in the digestive system and other non-psychiatric fields. It also briefly outlines the diagnosis and treatment of common mental illnesses such as neurosis. Additionally, it introduces commonly used psychotropic medications for somatic treatment and their selection. This book is a summary of the rich clinical experience and fundamental research of experts in the fields of gastroenterology and psychology. With its fluent and accessible language, practicality, and strong applicability, it serves as a valuable reference for clinicians across various disciplines and is also suitable for individuals and patients interested in psychosomatic diseases.