Ludwig van Beethoven, el genio de Bonn atormentado por sus enfermedades: su historia médica / A medical biography of Ludwig van Beethoven

ABSTRACT

Much emphasis has been given to the deafness of Ludwig van Beethoven and its potential causes. However, when analyzing several symptoms reported by himself throughout his life in many letters and his final illness, a common etiology emerges. This article reports the medical history of this artist, based on authoritative scientific sources.