Stories from the Adjacent Ward. Heard and Told by a Rheumatologist

A young man losing weight for unknown reasons, a middle-aged woman, a Russian language teacher who cannot swallow a single bite of food, a hunter whose knee has swollen without visible cause. What unites these people? They all came to see a rheumatologist and became the heroes of a book.
33 stories of patients with mysterious symptoms and an unexpected twist—a diagnosis.
The author of the book, rheumatologist Elena Vystavkina, is a detective doctor. After conducting a thorough investigation, interviewing 'witnesses,' and relying on test results, she leaves no chance for the disease to remain a mystery for the doctor and the patient.
A diagnosis made 22 years later, mysterious spots on the body, and 'typical rheumatism,' behind which lies a completely different disease—this is an engaging and very useful read for anyone who wants to be truly healthy. The author's light style and sense of humor will set the mood for positive solutions and recovery. Everyday examples, 'recognizable' complaints, and characters of patients will make the reading understandable and captivating.