Insights into Medicolegal Neurology and Psychiatry

Functional neurological disorder (FND), also known as conversion disorder, represents a complex condition characterised by neurological symptoms that cannot be attributed to any discernible structural or organic disease. Unlike other neurological disorders with identifiable biomarkers, FND manifests through a range of physical symptoms like weakness, movement disorders, sensory issues, and…

Functional Neurological Disorder, often abbreviated as FND, presents with neurological symptoms for which there is no clear structural or pathological reason typically identified through standard neurological examinations. These symptoms can include, but are not limited to, limb weakness, non-epileptic seizures, tremors, walking difficulties, and cognitive or sensory disruptions. Despite the…

Functional neurological disorder (FND) is characterised by neurological symptoms that cannot be attributed to a medical condition but result from a malfunction in the nervous system. Symptoms vary widely, ranging from motor dysfunctions like weakness or tremors to sensory impairments such as numbness or vision impairments. Cognitive symptoms, including memory…