Clinical Lectures On Neurasthenia

By Thomas Dixon Savill

Book Overview

Clinical Lectures on Neurasthenia is a book written by Thomas Dixon Savill, a British physician, in the late 19th century. The book is a collection of lectures delivered by the author on the topic of neurasthenia, a condition that was commonly diagnosed at the time and is now known as chronic fatigue syndrome.In the book, Savill describes the symptoms of neurasthenia, which include fatigue, weakness, and a range of other physical and mental symptoms. He also discusses the causes of the condition, which he believed to be related to a variety of factors, including stress, overwork, and sexual excess.Savill's lectures are based on his own clinical experience, and he provides detailed case studies of patients he has treated for neurasthenia. He also offers advice on how to treat the condition, including rest, exercise, and dietary changes.Overall, Clinical Lectures on Neurasthenia provides a fascinating insight into the medical understanding of chronic fatigue syndrome in the late 19th century, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163091561
• ISBN13: 9781163091562
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"