Conversion disorder

Learn about conversion disorder, a condition where psychological stress is converted into physical symptoms. Discover the symptoms, causes, and treatment options available for this disorder.
Common Conversion Disorder Characteristics from traumadissociation.com/dissociativemovement : "In the ICD-10 diagnostic manual, the different types of Conversion Disorder are referred to as Dissociative Disorders of Movement and Sensation. Conversion Disorder is also known as Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder (FND). [1]:1345 Some forms of conversion disorder are referred to as psychogenic disorders, e.g., Psychogenic Blindness." Neurological Disorders, Seizures Non Epileptic, Complex Ptsd, Psychiatric Disorders, Brain Health, Symptoms, Neurology, Psychology Disorders, Disorders

Conversion disorders: pseudoseizures (PNES), psychogenic blindness and deafness, paralysis, anaesthesia (sensory loss), tremor, syncope, dissociative motor & movement disorders. DSM-5 Code 300.11, ICD F44.4 F44.5 F44.6. Includes physical differences between alters in Dissociative Identity Disorder.

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