Ways of diagnosing of psychogenic movement disorders

Ways of diagnosing of psychogenic movement disorders

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The most common way of diagnosing psychogenic movement disorders is to start with a neurological examination. A doctor or neurologist will test the patient’s muscle strength, reflexes, and coordination. If they find any abnormalities, they will likely perform blood tests, an MRI, and/or an EEG to rule out any other possible diagnoses.

If these initial tests come back normal and there is no evidence of other disorders, the patient may be sent to a psychiatrist or psychologist for further evaluation. This may include a psychiatric assessment or an interview with the patient and their family members, who may have noticed behavior that would support a diagnosis of psychogenic movement disorder (a sudden onset of symptoms that are often inconsistent and affect different areas of the body all at once).

The next step is usually a series of brain imaging tests like MRIs and PET scans, which can help doctors see what parts of the brain are active when patients experience certain symptoms. The final step is usually video EEG monitoring to determine if there are any seizure-like events happening in other parts of the body during episodes.

In summary: Neurological exam –> blood tests/MRI/EEG –> psychiatric assessment –> MRIs/PET scans –> video EEG monitoring

 

 

 

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Ways of diagnosing of psychogenic movement disorders