Functional Neurological Disorder

 Functional Neurological disorder is a problem with the functioning of the Nervous System and how the brain and body send and receive signals.   

While the symptoms may vary from person to person in general, the disorder affects movement, and some foundational functions like sight, hearing, swallowing, and these symptoms can’t be intentionally produced or controlled. 

The cause of Functional neurological disorder (FND) is unknown, but it can be triggered by a different neurological disorder or a reaction to stress, or trauma both psychological and physical, though a clear trigger can’t always be identified. Other things like stroke or multiple sclerosis affect the brain's structure, but FND affects how the brain itself functions.

As stated before, symptoms may vary depending on the type of FND, and they are significant enough to cause impairment and warrant medical evaluation.  

Symptoms that may affect movement and function include: 

• Weakness or paralysis 
• Abnormal movement (such as tremors or difficulty walking) 
• Balance loss 
• Difficulty swallowing 
• Nonepileptic seizures 

Symptoms that affect the senses include: 

• Numbness 
• Speech problems (Slurred speech or inability to speak) 
• Vision problems (double vision or blindness) 
• Hearing problems or deafness 
• Difficulty in remembering or concentration 

 If you are having: 

• Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizure | Spells 
• Psychogenic Tremors or functional Tremors 
• Fybromyalgia

Please set a schedule to see our specialist to help you out 

using our phone number (734) 721-4739