The rest of the week was much the same, Day notes, adding: “We know now, better than they did in the early ... written two years before his death. That his illnesses caused Beethoven torment ...

Researchers also remain puzzled by his chronic gastrointestinal issues, which began in his early twenties. These health challenges paint a picture of resilience, as Beethoven continued to compose ...

What makes Beethoven’s life story unique is the early onset of a physical ailment ... By 1810, Beethoven was 40 years old and almost completely deaf. Yet, he composed some of his most prolific ...

Although Beethoven outlived Dr. Schmidt by 18 years, modern researchers have attempted ... Gastrointestinal issues plagued him from his early 20s, with frequent abdominal pain and bouts of diarrhea.