Volume : VII, Issue : X, October - 2017
Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder (FNSD) and Psychiatry – a brief review and case series
Anuj Khandelwal, Sonal Khandelwal, Avinash De Sousa
Abstract :
Functional neurological symptom disorder and Conversion disorder are two disorders of complex etiology which are difficult to treat and vexing in nature. Literature is aeast with a biopsychosocial model for these disorders. It is also paramount that the patient be examined holistically when he presents with such disorders. The liaison between the medical team and the psychiatrist is important in the management of such disorders.
We present herewith a case series of 5 cases of conversion disorder with functional neurological symptoms being predominant and demonstrate how psychoeducation, relaxation, psychotherapy, behavior therapy and family support have led to a cure in these patients. Mild medical treatment and intense psychological treatments are the mainstay in the management of these disorders.
Keywords :
functional neurological symptom disorder conversion disorder psychoeducation psychotherapy social support.
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DOI : 10.36106/ijar
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Anuj Khandelwal, Sonal Khandelwal, Avinash De Sousa, Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder (FNSD) and Psychiatry – a brief review and case series, INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH : Volume-7 | Issue-10 | October-2017
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Anuj Khandelwal, Sonal Khandelwal, Avinash De Sousa, Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder (FNSD) and Psychiatry – a brief review and case series, INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH : Volume-7 | Issue-10 | October-2017
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