Medicine | Psychosomatic

Historically, seven diseases were famously classified as the "Chicago Seven" or "Holy Seven": Essential arterial hypertension Duodenal ulcers Nonspecific ulcerative colitis Bronchial asthma Thyrotoxicosis Rheumatoid arthritis Neurodermatitis

Many chronic conditions are recognized as being significantly influenced or exacerbated by psychological factors: Psychosomatic Disorder: What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment Psychosomatic Medicine

: The theoretical foundation of modern psychosomatic medicine, proposing that health and illness result from the complex interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors. Historically, seven diseases were famously classified as the