It is now 07 01 1917, and I am waiting in the ambulance of the clinic in Vienna. Since a week I have a swelling of the soft palate. I must admit I smoke 20 cigars a day. Can the swelling be psychogenic? What should I do? What doctor is on duty? What weekday is it?
Dear Mr. Freud, Given the historical context and your symptoms, my professional advice would be to seek immediate medical attention to assess the swelling in your soft palate. While psychogenic factors can indeed influence somatic symptoms, it is crucial to rule out physical causes first, especially considering your significant history of cigar smoking, which is