The specific physical symptoms of conversion disorder may include a loss of balance or paralysis of an arm or leg; the inability to swallow or speak; the loss of touch or pain sensation; going blind or deaf; seeing double;.hallucinations, seizures.
conversion disorder
.conversion disorder may begin at any age. as many as 34% of the population experiences conversion symptoms. is more likely to occur among less educated or sophisticated people. The female-to-male ratio is between 2:1 and 5:1.
Somatoform disorders are mental disorders in which physical symptoms cannot be fully explained by a known physical illness or injury. These disorders are characterized by the presence of physical symptoms that suggest a medical condition, but cannot be traced back to a specific medical cause. Examples include somatization disorder, conversion disorder, and illness anxiety disorder.
Conversion disorder is a mental health condition where a person experiences physical symptoms that have no medical explanation, such as paralysis or blindness, which are believed to be caused by psychological stressors. Symptoms may be temporary or ongoing and can significantly impact daily functioning. Treatment may involve psychotherapy to address the underlying psychological issues.
Psychological problems may improve when symptoms of conversion disorder appear because these physical symptoms can provide a distraction from underlying emotional distress or unresolved psychological issues. The manifestation of such symptoms can also serve as a way for individuals to express their struggles non-verbally, leading to a temporary relief from anxiety or conflict. Additionally, the attention and care received from others in response to these symptoms can create a supportive environment that further alleviates psychological suffering.
bipolar disorder, mood disorder, symptoms are extremecycles of high and low moodschizophrenia, thought disorder, symptoms are hallucinations and delusionsmultiple personality disorder or dissociative identity disorder, dissociation disorder, symptoms are changes in identity and personality
yes it is a dissociative disorder. yes it is a dissociative disorder.
Conversion disorder. Pain disorder. Hypochondriasis. Body dysmorphic disorder.
Functional disorder
Two examples of somatoform disorder would be hypochondriasis and conversion disorder. Hypochondriasis is a preoccupation with fears about a real physical problem but that fear exaggerates the severity of the illness. Conversion disorder is a presence of a motor of sensory symptom with no medical reason.
The somatoform disorder characterized by serious disabilities, such as paralysis, loss of vision, or loss of feeling, is known as Conversion Disorder (Functional Neurological Disorder). Individuals with this disorder experience neurological symptoms that cannot be attributed to a medical condition, often arising in response to psychological stress. The symptoms can significantly impact daily functioning and may mimic genuine medical issues, making diagnosis and treatment challenging.
It is a psychiatric disorder