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Update on Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures.
- Source :
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Psychiatric Times . Feb2015, Vol. 32 Issue 2, p21-24. 3p. - Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- The article discusses episodes of psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES) and its treatment as a disorder of behavior. Topics discussed include epidemiology and risk factors, associated psychological disorders as major depression and anxiety disorder, and its evaluation and diagnosis through video-electroencephalography (video-EEG) and psychological testing. The fundamentals of treatment are also discussed including the withdrawal of antiepileptic medications and neurodiagnostic testing.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08932905
- Volume :
- 32
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Psychiatric Times
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 112198178