Medically Unexplained Symptoms Flashcards
Give some examples of medically unexplained symptoms
IBS, tension headaches, fibromyalgia, essential tremor, ME (chronic fatigue syndrome), non-cardiac chest pain, globes hysterics, breathlessness, chronic cough
What is Hoover’s Sign?
Involuntary extension of the ‘normal’ leg occurs when flexing the contralateral leg against resistance, due to synergistic contraction. This is a test to distinguish organic from non-organic leg paresis
What is the difference between malingering and factitious disease (munchausens)
Malingering - feigning symptoms for material gain
Factitious - feigning symptoms to gain the attention of healthcare professionals
What is functional neurological symptoms disorder?
Presence of one or more neurological symptoms in which clinical findings provide evidence of internal inconsistency or incompatibility with recognised neurological disease
–> This is the correct term to use when diagnosing someone with MUS
