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What Causes Walking Problem?
Question: i have a walking problem. my doctors pin it on a cardioperditis, which i had in1989 and they have conjectured from a silent stroke. their theory goes that when my body is under minor stress my left side starts going through paralysis behavior. my question is could i have causes entirely for phychological reasons for the coming on of the paralysis.
Brief Answer:
Conversion disorder
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for the query. There is a psychologic/psychiatric entity called conversion somatization disorder, in which there is a neurologic deficit, including transient paralysis, without any organic reason found. If you have had an extensive, through negative workup for organic causes, you may want to explore this diagnostic possibility with a Psychiatrist.
Hope that helps, wish you the best,
Dr Brenes-Salazar MD
Mayo Clinic MN
Department of Medicine
Division of Cardiovascular Diseases
Conversion disorder
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for the query. There is a psychologic/psychiatric entity called conversion somatization disorder, in which there is a neurologic deficit, including transient paralysis, without any organic reason found. If you have had an extensive, through negative workup for organic causes, you may want to explore this diagnostic possibility with a Psychiatrist.
Hope that helps, wish you the best,
Dr Brenes-Salazar MD
Mayo Clinic MN
Department of Medicine
Division of Cardiovascular Diseases
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