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MR line scan diffusion imaging of the brain in children. (1/88)
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: MR imaging of the self-diffusion of water has become increasingly popular for the early detection of cerebral infarction in adults. The purpose of this study was to evaluate MR line scan diffusion imaging (LSDI) of the brain in children. METHODS: LSDI was performed in four volunteers and 12 patients by using an effective TR/TE of 2736/89.4 and a maximum b value of 450 to 600 s/mm2 applied in the x, y, and z directions. In the volunteers, single-shot echo planar imaging of diffusion (EPID) was also performed. The patients (10 boys and two girls) ranged in age from 2 days to 16 years (average age, 6.6 years). Diagnoses included acute cerebral infarction, seizure disorder, posttraumatic confusion syndrome, complicated migraine, residual astrocytoma, encephalitis, hypoxia without cerebral infarction, cerebral contusion, and conversion disorder. In all patients, routine spin-echo images were also acquired. Trace images and apparent diffusion coefficient maps were produced for each location scanned with LSDI. RESULTS: In the volunteers, LSDI showed less chemical-shift and magnetic-susceptibility artifact and less geometric distortion than did EPID. LSDI was of diagnostic quality in all studies. Diffusion abnormalities were present in five patients. Restricted diffusion was present in the lesions of the three patients with acute cerebral infarction. Mildly increased diffusion was present in the lesions of encephalitis and residual cerebellar astrocytoma. No diffusion abnormalities were seen in the remaining seven children. CONCLUSION: LSDI is feasible in children, provides high-quality diffusion images with less chemical-shift and magnetic-susceptibility artifact and less geometric distortion than does EPID, and complements the routine MR examination. (+info)Are we overusing the diagnosis of psychogenic non-epileptic events? (2/88)
In order to determine how often results of video/EEG (V-EEG) studies may change the clinical diagnosis of paroxysmal events, we prospectively studied 100 consecutive patients (75 females, 25 males) admitted for diagnosis of recurrent paroxysmal spells. The presumed diagnosis of the referring physician was obtained. Episodes were classified as epileptic seizures (ES), psychogenic non-epileptic events (PNEE), or physiologic non-epileptic events (PhysNEE). Eighty-seven patients had diagnostic events. A final diagnosis of ES was made in 21 patients, PNEE in 39, PNEE + ES in 20, and PhysNEE in seven. All PhysNEE were unsuspected. ES were misdiagnosed as PNEE more frequently than the reverse (57% vs. 12%, P < 0.001). Among the 64 patients with recorded events who had been suspected of having PNEE, 14 (21.9%) were misdiagnosed: two had PhysNEE and 12 (18.75%) had ES. Among the 23 patients with recorded events who were thought to have ES, 12 (39.1%) were misdiagnosed: seven had PNEE, five PhysNEE. V-EEG changed the clinical diagnosis in 29.8% of the patients with recorded events. Our data suggests that clinicians have become more aware of PNEE since the advent of V-EEG and have little problem recognizing them. However, they may be more prone to make a false-positive diagnosis of PNEE in ES with some atypical features. At this point, efforts should be channeled to better training in the proper recognition of ES that mimic PNEE. (+info)Pseudo-narcolepsy: case report. (3/88)
This report describes the case of a 44-year-old woman presenting to a Sleep and Alertness clinic with symptoms of narcolepsy. The patient had clinical and polysomnographic features of narcolepsy, which disappeared after disclosure of severe psychological stress. Following a discussion of the differential diagnosis of narcolepsy, alternative diagnoses are considered. The authors suggest that the patient had a hysterical conversion disorder, or "pseudo-narcolepsy." Careful inquiry into psychological factors in unusual cases of narcolepsy may be warranted. (+info)Headaches and other pain symptoms among patients with psychogenic non-epileptic seizures. (4/88)
Studies of patients with psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (NES) typically focus upon the phenomenology and outcome of NES episodes. Little is known, however, about the frequency and nature of other somatic symptoms such as pain, in this population. To assess the frequency, location and severity of symptoms of pain among NES patients, we administered structured interviews to 56 patients, 6 or more months following the diagnosis of psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (NES). Patients were recruited from a tertiary hospital-based epilepsy monitoring unit. Seventy-seven percent of patients suffered from moderate to severe pain, most commonly headache (61%), while neck pain and backache were also common. Twenty-six of 27 patients with persistent NES vs. 17 of 29 patients whose NES resolved experienced moderate to severe pain (P < 0.001). Pain is an under-recognized problem that occurs frequently and with significant severity among NES patients. Pain symptoms are more common among patients with persistent NES than those whose NES resolve. (+info)An estimate of the prevalence of psychogenic non-epileptic seizures. (5/88)
The prevalence of psychogenic non-epileptic seizures is difficult to estimate. We propose an estimate based on a calculation. We used the following data, which are known or have been estimated, and are generally accepted. A prevalence of epilepsy of 0.5-1%; a proportion of intractable epilepsy of 20-30%; a percentage of these referred to epilepsy centers of 20-50%; and a percentage of patients referred to epilepsy centers that are psychogenic non-epileptic seizures: 10-20%. Using the low estimates, the prevalence of psychogenic non-epileptic seizures would be 1/50 000. Using the high estimates, the prevalence of psychogenic non-epileptic seizures would be 1/3000. The prevalence of psychogenic non-epileptic seizures is somewhere between 1/50 000 and 1/3000, or 2 to 33 per 100 000, making it a significant neurologic condition. (+info)Psychogenesis and somatogenesis of common symptoms. (6/88)
There are situations in clinical practice in which the physican should keep in mind the influence of emotional factors in the elaboration of symptoms and yet should not conclude hastily that "all is in the patient's mind". Symptoms are often the result of complex etiologic factors including life-threatening illnesses presenting psychologic symptoms as an early manifestation. Psychologic disorders and physical illnesses with similar symptoms may coexist in the same patient. There are also cases in which the symptoms are the result of the constant interaction of psychologic and physical factors. Some suggestions to help to clarify the diagnosis are given and a classification of the different clinical situations involved is presented. Becuase physicians should be constantly aware of the complexity of the factors involved in the elaboration of obscure symptoms, some recommendations are given in regard to undergraduate and graduate medical education. (+info)Hysterical aphonia--an analysis of 25 cases. (7/88)
Hysteria is a common neurotic disorder in psychiatric practice. Many of its conversion symptoms have not been studied in detail. In the present prospective study in a tertiary care teaching hospital, 25 cases of hysterical aphonia were analysed. There were 17 females and 8 males. Mean age of presentation was 18.4 years in females and 21.2 years in males. Majority of patients were literate upto primary class, belonging to joint family and had urban background. Duration of symptoms was within 2 weeks. Most common precipitating factor was stress of examination or failure followed by quarrels with peers or spouse. In 20% cases, cause was not known. Comorbid psychiatric disorders were found in 80% cases, the most common being mixed anxiety and depressive disorder (36%) followed by generalized anxiety disorder (20%). (+info)Functional neuroanatomical correlates of hysterical sensorimotor loss. (8/88)
Hysterical conversion disorders refer to functional neurological deficits such as paralysis, anaesthesia or blindness not caused by organic damage but associated with emotional "psychogenic" disturbances. Symptoms are not intentionally feigned by the patients whose handicap often outweighs possible short-term gains. Neural concomitants of their altered experience of sensation and volition are still not known. We assessed brain functional activation in seven patients with unilateral hysterical sensorimotor loss during passive vibratory stimulation of both hands, when their deficit was present and 2-4 months later when they had recovered. Single photon emission computerized tomography using (99m)Tc-ECD revealed a consistent decrease of regional cerebral blood flow in the thalamus and basal ganglia contralateral to the deficit. Independent parametric mapping and principal component statistical analyses converged to show that such subcortical asymmetries were present in each subject. Importantly, contralateral basal ganglia and thalamic hypoactivation resolved after recovery. Furthermore, lower activation in contralateral caudate during hysterical conversion symptoms predicted poor recovery at follow-up. These results suggest that hysterical conversion deficits may entail a functional disorder in striatothalamocortical circuits controlling sensorimotor function and voluntary motor behaviour. Basal ganglia, especially the caudate nucleus, might be particularly well situated to modulate motor processes based on emotional and situational cues from the limbic system. Remarkably, the same subcortical premotor circuits are also involved in unilateral motor neglect after organic neurological damage, where voluntary limb use may fail despite a lack of true paralysis and intact primary sensorimotor pathways. These findings provide novel constraints for a modern psychobiological theory of hysteria. (+info)The diagnosis of conversion disorder is based on a combination of medical evaluation, psychiatric assessment, and ruling out other possible causes of the symptoms. Treatment typically involves a multidisciplinary approach, including psychotherapy, medication, and behavioral interventions. The goal of treatment is to address the underlying psychological issues and help individuals regain control over their physical symptoms.
Conversion disorder is a controversial diagnosis, with some experts arguing that it pathologizes normal human experiences and can be stigmatizing. Others argue that it is an important diagnostic category that helps to identify and treat individuals who are experiencing psychological distress that manifests as physical symptoms.
In recent years, there has been growing recognition of the importance of addressing the social and cultural factors that contribute to conversion disorder. Research has shown that individuals from marginalized communities and those who experience discrimination and trauma are more likely to experience conversion disorder. Therefore, it is important to approach treatment with a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed perspective.
In conclusion, conversion disorder is a complex and controversial diagnosis that requires a multidisciplinary approach to treatment. It is essential to consider the social and cultural factors that contribute to this condition and to approach treatment with sensitivity and compassion. By doing so, we can help individuals regain control over their physical symptoms and address the underlying psychological issues that are causing them distress.
In the medical field, hysteria is not a recognized diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) or the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10). Instead, symptoms that were previously described as hysteria are now classified under other diagnostic categories such as anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and somatic symptom disorder.
Hysteria is sometimes used as a colloquial term to describe extreme or irrational fears or phobias, but this usage is not considered a valid medical diagnosis. It's important to note that any persistent physical or psychological symptoms should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare professional for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
1. Dissociative Amnesia (DA): This condition involves the inability to recall important information about oneself or events in one's life, especially during times of high stress or trauma.
2. Depersonalization Disorder (DDP): This disorder is characterized by a feeling of detachment from one's body and emotions, as if observing oneself from outside.
3. Derealization Disorder (DRD): This disorder involves a sense of unreality or detachment from the world around one.
4. Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID): This is a severe disorder that was previously known as Multiple Personality Disorder. It involves the presence of two or more distinct identities or personalities that control an individual's behavior at different times.
5. Dissociative Trance Disorder (DTD): This rare disorder involves a state of dissociation that is triggered by trauma or stress, and is characterized by a feeling of being in a trance-like state.
6. Dissociative Fugue (DF): This is a sudden, unexpected travel away from home or work, often accompanied by a complete loss of memory for the past and a partial or complete loss of one's identity.
7. Dissociative Psychosis (DP): This is a psychotic disorder that involves a severe disruption in the integration of thought processes, such as hallucinations or delusions, and is often accompanied by dissociative symptoms.
These disorders are thought to be caused by a combination of biological, psychological, and environmental factors, such as trauma, stress, and abuse. Treatment for dissociative disorders typically involves a combination of psychotherapy and medication, such as antidepressants or anti-anxiety drugs.
There are several different types of dyskinesias, including:
1. Tremors: involuntary shaking movements that can affect any part of the body.
2. Choreas: jerky, irregular movements that can affect the limbs, face, or trunk.
3. Athetosis: slow, writhing movements that can affect the hands, feet, or face.
4. Dystonia: sustained, twisting movements that can affect any part of the body.
5. Ballism: large, sweeping movements that can affect the arms or legs.
Dyskinesias can be challenging to diagnose and treat, as they can be caused by a wide range of factors and can vary in severity and type. Treatment options may include medications, physical therapy, and surgery, and the specific approach will depend on the underlying cause of the dyskinesias.
In addition to the medical definition of dyskinesias, the term is also sometimes used more broadly to describe any kind of involuntary movement or twitching, such as those that can occur in response to stress or anxiety. However, in a medical context, the term is typically used to refer specifically to the involuntary movements associated with neurological disorders or other underlying conditions.
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Posttraumatic stress d4
- The Marine Resiliency Study (MRS) is a prospective study of factors predictive of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among approximately 2,600 Marines in 4 battalions deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan. (cdc.gov)
- Chronic psychiatric illness such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a major public health problem among current and former military service members, especially those who have served in combat. (cdc.gov)
- 16. Brief Symptom Inventory symptom profiles of outpatients with borderline intellectual functioning and major depressive disorder or posttraumatic stress disorder: Comparison with patients from regular mental health care and patients with Mild Intellectual Disabilities. (nih.gov)
- This investigation is a randomized pragmatic trial of a brief stepped care intervention delivered from an acute care medical trauma center that may both reduce the symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and diminish emergency department health service utilization. (nih.gov)
Seizures4
- Conversion disorder is associated with diverse somatic complaints including visual deficiency, psychogenic non epileptic seizures, lethargy, paralyses etc. (fncta.fr)
- In the MGH Functional Neurological Disorders Clinic, Dr. Perez provides specialized, integrated neurologic and psychiatric consultations for patients experiencing motor Functional Neurological Disorders, including individuals with Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures, Functional Movement Disorders, and Functional Limb Weakness. (massgeneral.org)
- The laboratory uses advanced structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques to investigate biomarkers of symptom severity, disease-risk, subtype and prognosis across individuals with Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures, Functional Movement Disorders and Functional Limb Weakness. (massgeneral.org)
- As a result of the crash the plaintiff suffered a major depressive disorder along with conversion disorder with accompanies seizures. (bc-injury-law.com)
Diagnosis7
- CONCLUSIONS After extensive workup and consideration of multiple etiologies for her presenting signs and symptoms, the most likely diagnosis was conversion disorder. (nih.gov)
- Conversion disorder can present with the same symptoms as either of these conditions and many others, adding uncertainty in making a definitive diagnosis. (greymattersjournal.org)
- As a result, the disorder is often stigmatized, adding difficulty to an already ambiguous diagnosis and treatment. (greymattersjournal.org)
- It still says Conversion on the line for diagnosis. (jenniferfitz.com)
- If the diagnosis is conversion disorder, then psychological help may improve the symptoms and prevent future episodes. (wrshealth.com)
- Importance of Bipolar disorder diagnosis Diagnosis is important, because it guides treatment decisions. (depression-guide.com)
- Dr. Udamaga opined that the MVA was a predominant factor that precipitated a decline in her mental health leading to a diagnosis of conversion disorder. (bc-injury-law.com)
Neurological Disorders6
- Functional neurological disorders-classically labeled as "hysteria"-are among the most common conditions leading to admissions to neurological services. (frontiersin.org)
- Dr. Perez is the director of the Functional Neurological Disorders Clinic based within the Cognitive Behavioral Neurology Unit and closely affiliated with the Neuropsychiatry Unit at the Massachusetts General Hospital. (massgeneral.org)
- Dr. Perez is also the director of the MGH Functional Neurology Research Group, which is dedicated to the comprehensive clinical and neurobiological investigation of motor Functional Neurological Disorders. (massgeneral.org)
- After a young woman experiences unexplained leg weakness and loses her ability to walk, she is evaluated in the Functional Neurological Disorders Clinic at Massachusetts General Hospital, led by Dr. David Perez. (massgeneral.org)
- This funding opportunity invites applications to support collaborative research between mental health specialists and neurological specialists dedicated to understanding the neurobiology relevant to the etiology and treatment of comorbid mental and neurological disorders. (nih.gov)
- Traditionally, mental and neurological disorders have been the purview of separate and distinct areas of science. (nih.gov)
Bipolar23
- The Wellcome Trust Case Control Consortium has gathered SNP microarray data for two control populations and cohorts for bipolar disorder (BD), cardiovascular disease (CAD), Crohn's disease (CD), hypertension (HT), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), type-1 diabetes (T1D) and type-2 diabetes (T2D). (nih.gov)
- Diagnoses such as Anxiety disorders, Depression, Conversion or Somatoform disorders, and even Bipolar disorder are haphazardly applied to patients when no clear aetiology can be discovered to explain their symptoms. (jenniferfitz.com)
- What role does genetics or family history play in bipolar disorder? (depression-guide.com)
- Bipolar disorder can skip generations and take different forms in different individuals. (depression-guide.com)
- For the general population, a conservative estimate of an individual's risk of having full-blown bipolar disorder is 1 percent. (depression-guide.com)
- In every generation since World War II, there is a higher incidence and an earlier age of onset of bipolar disorder and depression. (depression-guide.com)
- On average, children with bipolar disorder experience their first episode of illness 10 years earlier than their parents' generation did. (depression-guide.com)
- The family trees of many children who develop early-onset bipolar disorder include individuals who suffered from substance abuse and/or mood disorders (often undiagnosed). (depression-guide.com)
- Bipolar disorder has left its mark on history. (depression-guide.com)
- Bipolar Disorder - Bipolar Disorder is the form of depressive illness in which the sufferer has periods of being on a high, as well as periods of depression. (depression-guide.com)
- The less severe form of high in bipolar disorder is hypomania . (depression-guide.com)
- Treatment of Bipolar Disorder - Effective treatment is available for bipolar disorder. (depression-guide.com)
- What is the cause of Bipolar Disorder? (depression-guide.com)
- Learn about various causes of bipolar disorder such as family tree, your genes, loss of job, etc. (depression-guide.com)
- What are the symptoms of Bipolar Disorder? (depression-guide.com)
- There are various symptoms of bipolar disorder. (depression-guide.com)
- Can Adolescent have bipolar disorder? (depression-guide.com)
- Bipolar disorder can occur in adolescents and has been investigated by federally funded teams in children as young as age 6. (depression-guide.com)
- Can Children Have Bipolar Disorder? (depression-guide.com)
- Bipolar disorder - a case study Millions of Americans diagnosed with mental illness lead healthy lives because of information discovered through clinical studies. (depression-guide.com)
- What are the types of bipolar affective disorder? (depression-guide.com)
- Learn about various types of bipolar disorder. (depression-guide.com)
- Megan Fox and Bipolar Disorder - Her comments on the Acute Illness. (depression-guide.com)
Somatization disorders1
- Kent DA, Tomasson K, Coryell W. Course and outcome of conversion and somatization disorders. (medscape.com)
Anxiety6
- I remember some of the medical staff trying to convince me that my breathing difficulties were all in my head and that I had some kind of generalized anxiety disorder . (jenniferfitz.com)
- Can Anxiety Cause Movement Disorder? (patnaneuroandchildpsychiatry.in)
- Or Do you wish to know how can anxiety cause movement disorder? (patnaneuroandchildpsychiatry.in)
- If the answers are yes, then read this post as it will explore the connection between anxiety and movement disorder and. (patnaneuroandchildpsychiatry.in)
- People affected by depression, anxiety, etc., are more susceptible to this disorder, which is why medical help must be sought to lower the risk of this disorder. (psychologenie.com)
- Many of these veterans have met screening or diagnostic criteria for PTSD (20%-39%), often co-occurring with depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and chronic pain (7,8). (cdc.gov)
Paralysis4
- Vuilleumier P. Brain circuits implicated in psychogenic paralysis in conversion disorders and hypnosis. (medscape.com)
- Before neurological evaluation rules out physical causes this Somatoform Disorder can be confused with a physical illness that affects sensory (e.g. anesthesia, blindness) or voluntary motor functioning (e.g. astasia-abasia , paralysis). (behavenet.com)
- Blumenfeld, case review conversion motor paralysis disorder: analysis of consecutive referrals heruti et. (fncta.fr)
- Functional neurological disorder (formerly called conversion disorder) is a mental condition in which a person has blindness, paralysis, or other nervous system (neurologic) symptoms that cannot be explained by medical evaluation. (medlineplus.gov)
Functional Movement Disorders1
- Functional movement disorders (FMD) involve involuntary movements that are not due to a recognized neurological or medical cause. (nih.gov)
Somatic symptom4
- We also discuss whether conversion symptoms are better classified with other somatic symptom disorders or with dissociative disorders and how we might address the potential heterogeneity of conversion symptoms in classification. (ox.ac.uk)
- Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders. (medlineplus.gov)
- Gerstenblith TA, Kontos N. Somatic symptom disorders. (medlineplus.gov)
- 17. Problems With DSM-5 Somatic Symptom Disorder. (nih.gov)
Hysteria4
- In summary, patients with conversion disorders are not faking their symptoms but rather may have no sense of agency over them, which is why we should drop the term "hysteria. (frontiersin.org)
- We do value the authors' conclusion that we should no longer use the semantically incorrect and discriminating term "hysteria" and speak of "functional disorders" instead. (frontiersin.org)
- The history of the condition formerly known as hysteria (now formally known as ?conversion disorder? (psychlinks.ca)
- hysteria is now more commonly known as Conversion disorder, Something i discovered a while back. (psychlinks.ca)
Movement disorders3
- Functional (psychogenic) movement disorders: merging mind and brain. (medscape.com)
- Psychogenic movement disorders in children: A report of 15 cases and a review of the literature. (medscape.com)
- Functional neurologic disorder (FND), also known as conversion disorder and functional neurologic symptom disorder, refers to a group of common neurological movement disorders caused by an abnormality in how the brain functions. (nih.gov)
Chronic pain2
- Conversion disorder (CD) can present with almost any symptoms, including blindness, deafness, or chronic pain. (greymattersjournal.org)
- In this case, it is primarily the negative possibilities caused by her pre-existing chronic pain and intermittent mood disorders that must be accounted for. (bc-injury-law.com)
Psychiatric Disorders4
- For the 109 patients under 18 years old, the study noted both the medical or surgical diseases diagnosed as well as psychiatric disorders and the treatment approaches used by psychiatrists. (who.int)
- Psychiatric disorders suspected, abuse or neglect [ 4,5 ]. (who.int)
- recognize psychiatric disorders [ 11 ]. (who.int)
- The most com- atric team in a Saudi Arabian hospital, what monly encountered diagnoses were epilep- psychiatric disorders were found and what sy, drug overdose, ambiguous genitalia, treatment approaches were used by the orthopaedic injuries and diabetes mellitus. (who.int)
PTSD2
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that can develop after exposure to a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. (nih.gov)
- The purpose of this study is to test if the combination of ketamine, vs midazolam, with an intensive trauma-focused psychotherapy will be more effective in relieving post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). (nih.gov)
Adolescent1
- The aim of the present study is to describe the case study and treatment of severe functional impairment in a nineteen year old young female adolescent with conversion disorder. (fncta.fr)
Depression3
- Well, it is not very clear as to what causes this disorder, but it is believed that these episodes may be triggered by a very stressful event or mental disorder like depression. (psychologenie.com)
- Episodes of conversion disorder are nearly always triggered by a stressful event, an emotional conflict or another mental health disorder, such as depression. (wrshealth.com)
- Dr. Tomita however opined that the MVA was a predominant cause of both her conversion disorder and major depression. (bc-injury-law.com)
Blindness1
- Conversion disorder blindness case study, chief of staff resume examples, best presentation writers services ca, writing a research paper help. (fncta.fr)
Weakness4
- FMRI in patients with motor conversion symptoms and controls with simulated weakness. (medscape.com)
- They first cite functional neuroimaging studies that show distinctive brain activations in patients diagnosed with "conversion weakness" as compared to healthy subjects instructed to mimic a motor deficit. (frontiersin.org)
- They conclude that "[…] these findings suggest that patients with conversion weakness are not simply faking their symptoms" (p. e3). (frontiersin.org)
- Conversion disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) describes neurological symptoms, including weakness, numbness and events resembling epilepsy or syncope, which can be positively identified as not being due to recognised neurological disease. (ox.ac.uk)
Multiple sclerosis1
- Dr. Sarah Hopkins is an assistant professor of clinical neurology and section head for multiple sclerosis and neuro-inflammatory disorders in the division of neurology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. (cdc.gov)
Somatoform5
- 6. Somatoform dissociation in depersonalization disorder. (nih.gov)
- 8. Dissociative disorders and other psychopathological groups: exploring the differences through the Somatoform Dissociation Questionnaire (SDQ-20). (nih.gov)
- 9. Somatoform and psychoform dissociation among women with orgasmic and sexual pain disorders. (nih.gov)
- 10. Study of stress and vulnerability in patients with somatoform and dissociative disorders in a psychiatric clinic in North India. (nih.gov)
- 20. Degree of somatoform and psychological dissociation in dissociative disorder is correlated with reported trauma. (nih.gov)
Patients10
- Dula DJ, DeNaples L. Emergency department presentation of patients with conversion disorder. (medscape.com)
- Second, the authors report further functional neuroimaging studies showing that patients with conversion symptoms have relatively less activity in the right temporoparietal junction (TPJ). (frontiersin.org)
- Because conversion disorder symptoms do not have a clear physical cause and are inconsistent across cases, it can seem like patients are faking their symptoms. (greymattersjournal.org)
- Dissociative (conversion) disorders are common among the patients attending in and out patients of Psychiatry Department of tertiary hospitals in Bangladesh . (bvsalud.org)
- IMSEAR at SEARO: Conversion Disorder: Socio-demographic and Psychosocial correlates of patients presenting with Nonepileptic events. (who.int)
- Pandit Balram, Kumar Kunal, Yadav J S, Kaur S, Kumar P. Conversion Disorder: Socio-demographic and Psychosocial correlates of patients presenting with Nonepileptic events. (who.int)
- Objective: To study the socio-demographic and psychosocial correlates in patients with conversion disorder presenting with nonepileptic events and discuss its interventional implication. (who.int)
- 151 consecutive patients with conversion disorder satisfying the inclusion and exclusion criteria were selected. (who.int)
- Conversion symptoms offer patients two kinds of benefits. (tzeranis.gr)
- 13. Somatization in patients with dissociative disorders. (nih.gov)
Depressive1
- Depressive and adjustment disorders were the most often diagnosed psychiatric illnesses. (who.int)
Episodes1
- Symptoms were different from one hospital admittance to the other, and initially included chronic vomiting, restlessness, irritability, then rebel headaches and crying, non-kinetic mutism with language regression, major walking disorders and fainting episodes. (longdom.org)
Personality3
- Dissociative Identity Disorder - Disruption of identity, resulting in two or more distinct personality states. (nuhs.edu.sg)
- These situations were interpreted as conversion disorder with mixed dissociative behaviour based on a developing personality with sensitive and histrionic traits by psychiatric. (longdom.org)
- However, the researcher did not find any multiple personality disorder which is relatively common in North America . (bvsalud.org)
Behavioral1
- Dr. Perez is a dual trained and board certified neurologist-psychiatrist, and is a member of the Cognitive Behavioral Neurology, Frontotemporal/Memory Disorders and Neuropsychiatry Units at Massachusetts General Hospital. (massgeneral.org)
Correlates1
- Electrophysiological correlates of motor conversion disorder. (medscape.com)
Classification1
- This study was done to see the subtypes of dissociative (conversion) disorder according to International Classification of Diseases , Tenth Revision ( ICD-10 ). (bvsalud.org)
Clinical2
- It has encouraged clinical researchers to concentrate on understanding or treating "pure" disorders, which either have no comorbid symptoms at all, or else control for a select comorbid symptom by ensuring that all subjects have the same one. (nih.gov)
- Dr. Hopkins would also like to disclose that she's the site principal investigator for clinical trial of SA237 in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder. (cdc.gov)
Hysterical1
- Home Uncategorized CONVERSION DISORDER (Hysterical Neurosis). (tzeranis.gr)
Occur1
- Conversion disorder symptoms may occur because of a psychological conflict. (fncta.fr)
Physical disorder2
- Conversion symptoms suggest a physical disorder but are the result of psychological factors. (fncta.fr)
- A disorder whose predominant feature is a loss or alteration in physical functioning that suggests a physical disorder but that is actually a direct expression of a psychological conflict or need. (nih.gov)
Psychotherapy1
- In some cases, hypnosis is the line of treatment used to treat this disorder along with psychotherapy. (psychologenie.com)
Signs3
- What are the signs & symptoms of Conversion and Dissociative Disorders? (nuhs.edu.sg)
- Conversion disorder signs and symptoms appear with no underlying physical cause, and you can't control them. (wrshealth.com)
- Signs and symptoms of conversion disorder typically affect your movement or your senses, such as the ability to walk, swallow, see or hear. (wrshealth.com)
Psychological condition2
- Conversion disorder is a psychological condition wherein physical symptoms appear as the affected individual tries to resolve his/her internal psychological conflicts. (psychologenie.com)
- In some cases both a neurologist and a psychiatrist are needed to rule out an underlying neurological condition and to verify that it is indeed conversion disorder - and not another psychological condition. (wrshealth.com)
Factors1
- FND sometimes has a psychological cause as one of the relevant factors and may result from a somatic symptoms disorder (characterized predominantly by multi-system symptoms that are associated with distress and/or dysfunction and look like a physical illness). (nih.gov)
Treatment5
- What are the treatment options for Conversion and Dissociative Disorders? (nuhs.edu.sg)
- Case history and treatment of a conversion disorder. (fncta.fr)
- On the psychoanalytic treatment of conversion disorder. (fncta.fr)
- Once it is confirmed that the patient is affected by this disorder, the treatment will involve physical therapy to help the patient move his/her arms and legs. (psychologenie.com)
- For treatment of mental disorders and addictions. (slideshare.net)
Stressful1
- Conversion disorder symptoms usually appear suddenly after a stressful event. (wrshealth.com)
Conflict1
- Conversion disorder is a condition wherein the affected individual experiences physical symptoms due to an ongoing psychological conflict. (psychologenie.com)
Experiences2
- Depersonalisation/Derealisation Disorder - Experiences of unreality and detachment with respect to one's thoughts, feelings, sensations, body, or actions (depersonalisation) or surroundings (derealisation). (nuhs.edu.sg)
- Motor conversion disorder (MCD) refers to cases in which the patient experiences functional difficulties with movement. (greymattersjournal.org)
Diagnostic2
- Neurologists are also unsure of the relationship of conversion disorder with feigning, perhaps as a result of their diagnostic approach, which. (fncta.fr)
- A person is diagnosed with this disorder, if he/she fulfills the criteria mentioned in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) of Mental Disorders. (psychologenie.com)
Involve1
- Dissociative Disorders are conditions that involve involuntary escape from reality and are often associated with disruptions/ breakdowns of memory, awareness, identity, or perception. (nuhs.edu.sg)
Respiratory1
- Very valuable in cases of rhinitis, inflammation of nasal mucosa, septal erosion, and other disorders of respiratory pathways. (slideshare.net)
Motor2
- Understanding the Problem: What is Motor Conversion Disorder? (greymattersjournal.org)
- One of more voluntary motor or sensor functions could be affected by this disorder. (psychologenie.com)
Significant1
- FND is not caused by another disorder and there is no significant structural damage in the brain. (nih.gov)
Severe1
- Conversion disorder symptoms can be severe, but for most people, they get better within a couple of weeks. (wrshealth.com)
Affects1
- Functional movement disorder (FND) affects movement of the body. (nih.gov)
Abstract1
- Abstract of this paper discusses a cognitive-behavioural therapeutic intervention combined with Motivational Interviewing method in the case of a 15- year old teenager, named Ms.Pooja hospitalized several times for conversion disorder mixed associative Identity with having pain in lower abdomen and forehead. (longdom.org)