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The diseases called chlorosis.

I Loudon

    Psychological Medicine
    |February 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Chlorosis, or "green-sickness," was not one disease but two: chloro-anaemia (hypochromic anaemia) and chloro-anorexia (psychogenic disorder). These historical conditions affected young females, with distinct prevalence periods.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical History
    • Pathology
    • Psychiatry

    Background:

    • Historical medical terminology often lacked precise disease definitions.
    • Chlorosis, or 'green-sickness,' was a common diagnosis for young females in past centuries.

    Observation:

    • The term 'chlorosis' was applied to at least two distinct conditions.
    • These conditions affected young females and had varying prevalence over time.

    Findings:

    • 'Chloro-anaemia' presented as hypochromic anaemia, linked to poor diet and gastric issues, prevalent in the late 19th/early 20th centuries.
    • 'Chloro-anorexia,' a psychogenic disorder similar to anorexia nervosa, was known as 'the virgin's disease' and prevalent earlier and throughout the 19th century.
    • The 'green' in 'green-sickness' may signify innocence rather than a literal skin color.

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    Implications:

    • Reclassifying historical 'chlorosis' provides a clearer understanding of past female health conditions.
    • Distinguishing between these conditions aids in interpreting historical medical texts and patient cases.
    • This research highlights the evolution of diagnostic understanding in medicine, particularly for psychosomatic and nutritional disorders.