Blaise Pascal suffered from stomach aches, difficulty swallowing and digesting, was frail and sickly, had severe headaches, sweating fits, and suffered from partial paralysis of his legs. Doctors prescribed bloodletting and purges. At 24, in 1647, he returned to live with his sister, and here a new series of doctors advised him to avoid prolonged mental exertion and take advantage of every opportunity for recreation. Pascal’s social life began, and his health also improved significantly.
