Functional Neurological Disorder: Recognizing the Telltale Signs

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FND is a complex condition that affects the mind and body, presenting a range of symptoms that can be puzzling and challenging to understand.

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What makes FND particularly puzzling is that the symptoms often do not follow a typical neurological pattern.

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Learn the 5 telltale signs that can help individuals, healthcare professionals, and researchers better understand and identify this complex disorder.

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These involve abnormal movements or weakness, like tremors, jerking or even paralysis.

Motor symptoms

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Individuals with FND may experience altered sensations, like numbness, tingling or loss of sensation in specific body parts.

Sensory symptoms

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FND can sometimes mimic epileptic seizures, causing sudden, involuntary movements or convulsions.

Seizure-like episodes

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Difficulties in speech, including stuttering or slurred speech, as well as swallowing problems, can be present in individuals with FND.

Speech and swallowing issues

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FND can also affect cognitive functions, leading to difficulties with memory, concentration and mood disorders like anxiety or depression.

Cognitive and emotional symptoms

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