Functional Symptoms in Pediatric Disease

The textbook "Functional Symptoms in Pediatric Disease" offers a comprehensive analysis of the functional symptoms that can occur in children with medical conditions. It highlights the challenges healthcare professionals face when treating children whose condition does not improve despite the best medical efforts. The first section of the book teaches professionals to recognize functional symptoms that may complicate organic diseases, as well as symptoms that are considered purely functional. Through literature reviews, case studies, and quiz questions in each chapter, understanding is deepened. Additionally, some chapters include video demonstrations. The second section helps differentiate between patients who need a referral to a psychologist and those for whom alternative approaches may be beneficial. Various therapies such as biofeedback, cognitive behavioral therapy, hypnosis, acupressure, yoga, and meditation are discussed. Practical strategies for further education in these areas are included in the appendix. This book is particularly useful for practicing professionals such as pediatricians, general practitioners, child psychiatrists, and psychologists.