Causes
Conversion disorder is more common in boys or girls?
Girls
Conversion disorder involves...
The loss of one or more bodily functions.
Conversion disorder can mimic...?
Other conditions.
Conversion disorder is diagnosed through...?
Medical diagnosis.
What does treatment include?
Counseling, physical or occupational therapy, and medications.
Conversion disorder is more common in younger children than adolescents.
True or false?
False
What is the effect on vision?
Physical or neurological?
Neurological
Testing can include?
Reflex checks, X-rays, or an EEG scan.
What follow-up care may be required if the symptoms of conversion disorder don't disappear quickly?
Longer-term physical, occupational, or psychotherapy.
Conversion disorder is caused by...?
Emotional stress
What is the effect on hearing?
Hearing problems or deafness.
How long can the symptoms of conversion disorder take to resolve?
Days to months.
Reflex checks, X-rays, and other imaging are used if the symptoms include...?
Seizures
What is important for the medical team to make clear?
The problems are real, and not in their head, and the condition is highly treatable.
Children with conversion disorder do not have a history of...?
What is the effect on motor functions?
Paralysis, loss of balance, difficulty walking, or weakness.
Conversion disorder can be signs of...?
Significant medical conditions.
Other conditions that occur with conversion disorder are...?
Mood disorders, panic disorder, anxiety disorder, or PTSD.
Sometimes just the _______ is enough to begin the process of recovery.
Children with conversion disorder are often...?
High achievers
To be considered conversion disorder...
There must be one or more symptoms serious enough to interfere with their ability to function successfully.
Also known as...?
Functional neurological system disorder.
What disorders can occur in combination with conversion disorder?
Mood disorders, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
If conversion disorder is diagnosed with mental health conditions what is recommended?
Regular psychotherapy