What Is Conversion Disorder?
7. Can It Be Treated?
Some cases of this disorder will resolve in a reasonable amount of time on their own. While patients aren’t initially aware of the nature of their case and aren’t attempting to deceive medical professionals with their symptoms, a known diagnosis can often remove anxiety and reduce symptoms.
For many other people, however, this disorder requires therapy and/or treatment related to the particular symptoms. These individuals experience severe pain or trauma from their symptoms and require patient guidance to recovery. Health care professionals typically recommend counseling or hypnosis for the mental causes of this disorder. Occasionally, physical therapy, occupational therapy and other treatment related to the physical symptoms may be required.
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