Uncommon
Functional neurological symptom disorder
Disorder impairing normal brain function
Functional neurological symptom disorder
Functional neurological symptom disorder (FNSD), also referred to as dissociative neurological symptom disorder (DNSD), is a condition in which patients experience neurological symptoms such as weakness, movement problems, sensory symptoms, and convulsions. As a functional disorder, there is, by definition, no known disease process affecting the structure of the body, yet the person experiences symptoms relating to their body function. Symptoms of functional neurological disorders are clinically recognizable, but are not categorically associated with a definable organic disease. The intended contrast is with an organic brain syndrome, in which a pathology (disease process) affecting the body's physiology can be identified. The diagnosis is made based on positive signs and symptoms noted in the history and on examination during the consultation with a neurologist. Physiotherapy can be helpful for patients with motor symptoms (e.g., weakness, problems with gait, movement disorders), and...
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