Doctor, Why Am I So Tired?: Discover and Overcome the Hidden But Real Medical Causes of Chronic Fatigue [Hardcover]

Richard N. Podell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1988

Tired of feeling tired? Now there's hope. With "new" conditions such as Epstein-Barr virus syndrome making the headlines, it's not surprising that Americans make ten million doctor visits each year seeking relief from fatigue. Unfortunately, they don't always get help: doctors often see tiredness as a complaint, rather than a medical condition.
DOCTOR, WHY AM I SO TIRED? is the first comprehensive guide to the medical causes of fatigue, designed to bridge the gap for both patients and doctors.
Discover and overcome the hidden but real causes of chronic fatigue such as:
* Physical illness -- from anemia to hepatitis
* Psychological disorders -- including stress, depression, and sleep disorders
* Nutritional problems
* Medicinal side effects
* Environmental health issues
Dr. Richard N. Podell, a pioneer in the treatment of fatigue, provides a Health History questionnaire to help identify the symptoms that can point to possible undelying causes. He also discusses how to select a physician and the benefits and risks of proposed treatments.

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A sympton of many disorders, fatigue is often overlooked and untreated yet remains disruptive. Causes are many and often unexpected; remedies are equally numerous, and to further confuse the issue, experts strongly disagree on them. Podell discusses current theories and treatmentsstandard medical approaches as well as controversial ones. He provides prudent advice on nutrition, lifestyle, stress management, and environment. He offers excellent charts, lists, ratings of specific products, and a specialized health questionnaire to identify possible causes of fatigue. Informative. Strongly recommended. Karen Hays Jackson, Susanna Wesley, Sch., Tallahassee, Fla.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Tired of feeling tired? Now there's hope. With "new" conditions such as Epstein-Barr virus syndrome making the headlines, it's not surprising that Americans make ten million doctor visits each year seeking relief from fatigue. Unfortunately, they don't always get help: doctors often see tiredness as a complaint, rather than a medical condition.
DOCTOR, WHY AM I SO TIRED? is the first comprehensive guide to the medical causes of fatigue, designed to bridge the gap for both patients and doctors.
Discover and overcome the hidden but real causes of chronic fatigue such as:
* Physical illness -- from anemia to hepatitis
* Psychological disorders -- including stress, depression, and sleep disorders
* Nutritional problems
* Medicinal side effects
* Environmental health issues
Dr. Richard N. Podell, a pioneer in the treatment of fatigue, provides a Health History questionnaire to help identify the symptoms that can point to possible undelying causes. He also discusses how to select a physician and the benefits and risks of proposed treatments. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: Pharos Books (April 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0345348788
• ISBN-13: 978-0345348784
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,884,401 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: Doctor, Why Am I So Tired?: Discover and Overcome the Hidden But Real Medical Causes of Chronic Fatigue (Hardcover)

I have worn out my old copy and need another. I keep the book as a kitchen aide. The most helpfull feature of the book is the 2 week suggested selections for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The selections are easy to shop for, easy to make, good to eat and the rest of the book allows one to substitue various foods on the weekly meal plans.