Conversion disorder

Published on June 13, 2017

Overview

Conversion disorder is a condition in which emotional stress is converted to physical symptoms. There's no physical cause for the symptoms.

Symptoms

Symptoms tend to affect movement or the senses, such as the ability to walk or hear. Symptoms may come and go or persist.

Treatments

Treatments include counseling, physical therapy, and medications.

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