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Download or read book Functional Pain Syndromes written by Emeran A. Mayer and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2015-06-01 with total page 643 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the connection of functional pain syndromes (e.g., irritable bowel syndrome and fibromyalgia) with anxiety, depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, and posttraumatic stress disorder. The authors address possible common pathophysiologies and review a range of treatment options, from antidepressants to cognitive-behavioral therapy. Who should buy this book? Whether you are a general practitioner, specialist, or scientist, this book is essential reading. It sheds new light on the complex links between various painful syndromes and disorders.