CONVERSION DISORDERS (HYSTERIA) A. Conversion disorder or
Hysteria is a disorder whereby a person expresses emotional
turmoil by converting it into a bodily symptom. It is now called
as PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS AFFECTING MEDICAL CONDITIONS. The term
"hysteria" is no longer used. Q. How does a patient with
hysteria present? A. Hysteria may present as affliction of organ
of special senses i.e. as hysterical deafness, hysterical
blindness. It may also affect the voluntary nervous system and
patient may present with hyperventilation, convulsions,
paraesthesias etc. Q. A patient has come with inability to walk
suddenly. How do I know whether the patient actually has a
problem? A. There are two ways to diagnose a conversion
disorders: - Conversion disorders are more common in females.
They are often seen in families with unstable relationships.
Patients may also have common associated symptoms like :- During
the history taking, you may get a vicarious feeling as if the
patient is enjoying the symptoms. Q. How does hys