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Functional Neurological Disorder: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

This presentation explains Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), its symptoms like seizures and weakness, and how stress or trauma can cause it. It covers how doctors diagnose FND and the treatments used, such as therapy, medication, and physical therapy. It also highlights the challenges patients face and the importance of ongoing care for recovery.

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Functional Neurological Disorder: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

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  1. Functional Neurological Disorder www.advancells.com CAUSES, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT

  2. Functional Neurological Disorder • Previously known as conversion disorder. • Psychiatric disorder that affects sensory and motor functions.

  3. Symptoms of Functional Neurological Disorder • Non-epileptic seizures • Weakness that appears real but cannot originate from nervous system damage. • Pain, tremors, and fatigue. • Irritable bowel syndrome. • Unexplained palpitations. • Brittle asthma or atypical chest pain. • Speech loss or disability.

  4. Causes of Functional Neurological Disorder • Functional neurological disorder occurs due to adverse life events and acute/chronic stressors. • Two models describe the origin of functional neurological disorder: • Psychodynamic Model: Repressed emotions and inadequate coping mechanisms from earlier life are triggered by recent trauma. • Cognitive-behavioral Model: Exposure to information about the symptoms causes its recreation by the person without awareness during a traumatic event. • People with functional neurological disorder are more likely to have depression, anxiety, and other psychiatric disorders.

  5. Diagnosis of Functional Neurological Disorder • DSM-5 has categorized it into somatic symptoms and related disorders. • Physical Examination: Healthcare professionals can run physical tests that distinguish the symptoms of functional neurological disorders from those of actual medical conditions. • Lab Tests and Imaging: Additional tests are run to rule out medical issues.

  6. Treatment of Functional Neurological Disorder • Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT): Focus on expressing emotions. • Psychodynamic psychotherapy: Beneficial for people who have accepted that their symptoms arose from trauma. • Group and Family Therapy: Patients can receive support from others. • Hypnotherapy: It is performed in severe cases to reduce physical symptoms. • Physical Therapy: Improve motor functions. • Pharmacotherapy: Prescribe medications to mitigate mental illness.

  7. Challenges • The symptoms of functional neurological disorders can become intense. • Patients show disability comparable to that of actual neurological disorders. • The quality of life of the patients is negatively impacted. • Patients are advised to continue treatment until the disorder is resolved.

  8. Email • Website • Call us • info@advancells.com • www.advancells.com • +91-9654321400 THANK YOU www.advancells.com End Slide

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