2023
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.47607
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Functional Neurological Disorder in Saudi Arabia: An Update

Haythum O Tayeb

Abstract: Functional neurological disorder (FND) is characterized by neurological symptoms that lack congruence with traditional neurological diagnoses. Historically viewed through a Freudian psychoanalytic lens, FND has been conceptualized as a purely psychogenic disorder. However, the contemporary biopsychosocial perspective on FND emphasizes contributions of cognitive and neural circuit dysfunction and the disabling and involuntary nature of the illness. In Saudi Arabia, evidence suggests the prevalence of FND is sig… Show more

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“…Environmental factors additionally make contributions to FND pathophysiology. Cultural factors and societal attitudes in relation to sickness affect FND's presentation and management [26,27]. In addition, social support networks and stigma experiences affect the direction of FND [25,28].…”
Section: Etiology Of Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder (Fnd)mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Environmental factors additionally make contributions to FND pathophysiology. Cultural factors and societal attitudes in relation to sickness affect FND's presentation and management [26,27]. In addition, social support networks and stigma experiences affect the direction of FND [25,28].…”
Section: Etiology Of Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder (Fnd)mentioning
confidence: 99%