Pseudoplegia

Pseudoplegia (Pseudoplegia) is a rare condition that manifests itself in the form of paralysis of the limbs, but has no organic basis. This means that the cause of paralysis is not damage to the nervous system or muscles, but that this condition is caused by psychological factors.

Pseudoplegia can be a manifestation of various mental disorders, such as conversion disorder. Conversion disorder is characterized by disturbances in sensation and movement that have no medical explanation and are associated with psychological factors such as stress or traumatic events.

Symptoms of pseudoplegia may include a feeling of numbness, weakness, numbness, or paralysis in one or both limbs. Unlike real paralysis, which is usually accompanied by pain, with pseudoplegia there is no pain. There is also preservation of muscle tone and reflexes.

Diagnosis of pseudoplegia is based on observation of the patient and collection of medical and psychological history. Sometimes additional tests, such as electromyography and neuroimaging, may be performed to rule out organic disorders.

Treatment for pseudoplegia usually involves psychotherapy and drug therapy aimed at eliminating the psychological factors causing the symptoms. Psychotherapy may include cognitive behavioral therapy, hypnosis and psychoanalysis. Drug therapy may include antidepressants and anxiolytics.

In general, pseudoplegia is a condition that can be caused by psychological factors and is characterized by paralysis of the limbs without organic disorders. To diagnose and treat this condition, you must consult a psychiatrist or psychotherapist.

Pseudoplegia is paralysis of the limbs, not accompanied by any organic disorders in the body.

Pseudoplegia is a form of psychogenic disorder of motor function without organic lesions of the nervous system. With pseudoplegia, there are no objective neurological symptoms indicating damage to the motor nerves or the spinal cord.

Thus, pseudoplegia is a loss of mobility in the limbs due solely to psychological reasons. This disorder belongs to conversion (dissociative) disorders of movement and sensitivity.

Pseudoplegia can be a consequence of severe stress, traumatic events, and can also be used as a way to manipulate others. Treatment of pseudoplegia primarily consists of psychotherapy and correction of the psychological problems underlying this disorder.

Pseudoparalysis of the arms or shoulder girdle, caused by stiffness of the wrist and palm, is a sign of muscle weakness in the arm. A decrease in muscle tone may be due to impaired blood circulation in the limb, central nervous system, muscle atrophy, and other reasons. Arm paralysis indicates a serious illness and requires immediate medical attention. Reduced motor activity can cause neuropathy, epilepsy, arterial hypertension, contractures, and paralysis of both limbs.

Pseudoplegia is the name given to paralysis of a limb or joint that is not accompanied by any symptoms of organic damage to motor neurons passing through the corresponding segmental or cerebral circuits. That is, against the background of pseudoplegia, there may be some neurological changes in the brain that can cause paresis and paralysis of various degrees, but they are not primary. Pseudoparalysis is the result of overwork. There can be many causes of pseudoparalysis, and it is important to diagnose them correctly. In most cases, the disease appears against the background of psychogenic factors or overwork of the nervous system. In case of pseudoparesis, the right or left side of the body loses the ability to move. The symptoms are not as pronounced as in the presence of organic pathologies of the spine. When interviewed, the patient reveals minor periodic or constant pain in the right leg, sensory disturbances in a part of the body with paralyzed muscles; if the left part is affected, there is asymmetry of muscle tone in both limbs, and there is a complete loss of motor ability in one part of the body. The danger of pseudoparesis lies in the inability to receive medical care in a timely manner. Localization