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conversion disorders

[kən′vərzh·ən dis‚ȯrd·ərz]

(psychology)

Somatoform disorders characterized by physical symptoms referable to the somatosensory nervous system or special sensory organs that cannot be explained on the basis of a medical or neurologic disease and that are caused by psychological factors. Symptoms include paralysis, blindness, ataxia, aphonia, and numbness of the feet.

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The conversion disorders group was recruited later every time a patient was identified.

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Objective: The purpose of the present study was to examine the effectiveness of alpha-theta brainwave Neurofeedback treatment for the internal self-exploration of individuals with conversion disorder.

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Patients with conversion disorder reported more neglecting attitude from their mothers and were significantly more vindictive/self-centered, non- assertive, overly-accommodating, and cold/distant compared to those with general medical conditions.

Parental Acceptance-Rejection and Interpersonal Problems in Patients with Conversion Disorder

But crucially, this is only applicable to the diagnosis of conversion disorder --as we shall see.

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At this point, the neurologist suspected conversion disorder, while one ophthalmologist thought a neuropathic disorder was responsible.

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Although laboratory tests were performed, it was the physical exam that suggested the diagnosis of conversion disorder.

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Collectively these findings could inform future studies of the brain mechanisms underpinning limb paralysis in patients with conversion disorders and could inform effective treatments.

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While reviewing the factors associated with conversion disorders, it seems beneficial to assess and present baseline data about the socio-demographic status and clinical features of patients who visited out patient clinic of Institute of Clinical Psychology.

Socio-demographics and clinical characteristics of patients with conversion disorder

As Kihlstrom (1994) puts it: "The symptoms of the conversion disorders are not physical, but mental in nature.

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