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Frank T. Vertosick, Jr., M.D., Why We Hurt: The Natural History of Pain
“Pain is a universal reality, something that affects every one of us.  As much as we detest it, however, apin remains curiously indispensable.  Medical science still struggles to conquer pain, yet those who feel no pain at all live in great peril. . . .  Using stories of patients who suffer different kinds of pain, Dr. Vertosick explains how pain evolved and why it functions the way it does.  Beginning with his own battle against severe migraines, he goes to explain other common syndromes—back pain, angina, cancer pain, arthritis, childbirth, and carpal tunnel syndrome. . . .  In each chapter he gives us a mixture of medicine, history, anthropology, drama, inspiration, and practical advice.”

Harcourt, 2000.  292 pages, about 6 x 9 inches, hardcover.  New, remainder.
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