Functional Disorders Flashcards
1
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common functional symptoms
A
neurological skin sensations chest pain IBS/GI problems dizziness ENT sexual
2
Q
what is dissociation/conversion
A
loss of normal integration between memories, identity, immediate sensations and control of bodily movements
3
Q
what are somatoform disorders
A
‘attention seeking’
repeated presentation of physical symptoms and requests for investigations
avoids talking about psychological basis
4
Q
what is somatisation
A
multiple, recurrent and changing physical symptoms
5
Q
what is functional weakness
A
weakness with no change in reflexes
power better on bed than when walking collapsing weakness
hoover’s sign
6
Q
what is hypochondriasis
A
health anxiety
not a functional disorder
7
Q
what is malingering
A
feeling ill for secondary gain (money, time off work etc)
