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Neurological Symptoms

Number of Conditions: 1

Conversion Disorder (Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder)

Specialty: Mental Health and Psychology

Category: Psychosomatic

Sub-category: Neurological Symptoms

Symptoms:
motor or sensory deficits (e.g., paralysis, blindness, mutism); inconsistency in symptoms with known neurological disorders; psychological distress linked to symptoms

Root Cause:
Stress or trauma manifests as physical symptoms without a detectable neurological or medical cause.

How it's Diagnosed: videos
Clinical history, neurological exams, ruling out organic causes through imaging and laboratory tests; diagnosis based on DSM-5 criteria.

Treatment:
Psychotherapy (CBT), stress management techniques, and physical therapy for functional rehabilitation.

Medications:
Antidepressants, such as SSRIs (e.g., fluoxetine , sertraline ), may help alleviate associated anxiety or depression.

Prevalence: How common the health condition is within a specific population.
Affects approximately 2–5 people per 100,000 annually; higher prevalence in females and younger individuals.

Risk Factors: Factors or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing the condition.
History of trauma, chronic stress, or comorbid psychiatric conditions.

Prognosis: The expected outcome or course of the condition over time.
Symptoms can resolve spontaneously, but relapses are common without addressing underlying stressors.

Complications: Additional problems or conditions that may arise as a result of the original condition.
Chronic disability, social withdrawal, and comorbid mental health disorders.