Functional Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
What is a functional disorder?
A
A collection of symptoms which cannot be associated with any, identifiable, disease process.
2
Q
What are 2 examples of functional disorders?
A
Charcot’s gait
Pseudoptosis
3
Q
How is a functional disorder treated?
A
CBT
Can give tricyclics if there is a co-morbid psychiatric disorder.
