mental health disorders
Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder
Introduction
In functional neurological symptom disorder, physical symptoms that resemble those of a nervous system (neurologic) disorder develop. The symptoms can follow mental factors such as conflicts or other stresses. People may complain that an arm or leg is paralyzed or that they have lost their sense of touch, sight, or hearing. Many physical examinations and tests are usually done to make sure symptoms do not result from a physical disorder. Reassurance from a supportive, trusted doctor can help, as can Hypnotherapy and Functional neurological symptom disorder is a form of Overview of Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders , in which mental factors are expressed as physical symptoms. (See also Functional neurological symptom disorder sometimes follows stress and conflict, which people with this disorder experience as (convert into) physical symptoms. People do not do this intentionally and are not aware they are doing it. They experience their symptoms just as though they were caused by a physical disorder. Although functional neurological symptom disorder tends to develop during late childhood to early adulthood, it may appear at any age. The disorder appears to be more common among women. 