These are seizures that are not caused by physical problems. Instead, they are related to psychological problems. When people express emotional pain through physical symptoms it is called a conversion disorder. People with this problem may have blindness, seizures, or an inability to move an arm or a leg. However, when medical tests are done, there is no medical basis for the problem.
Conversion disorders are now easier to diagnose with new medical techniques.
They are treated with psychotherapy, and behavior modification. Now there are better tests for diagnosis and better treatments available. All rights reserved. Information in this document is subject to change without notice.