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Dissociative Disorders Updated 4/2011

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BASICS

  • Description
  • Epidemiology
  • Risk Factors
  • General Prevention
  • Pathophysiology
  • Etiology
  • Associated Conditions

DIAGNOSIS

  • Tests
  • Differential Diagnosis

TREATMENT

  • Medication (Drugs)
  • Additional Treatment
  • In-patient Considerations

Ongoing Care

  • Patient Education
  • Prognosis
  • Complications
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BASICS
Description
  • Dissociative disorders bring about a sudden change in state of consciousness, identity, motor behavior, thoughts, feelings, and perception of reality so that these functions do not operate congruently.
  • Numerous pathologic symptoms can be experienced, but all patients experience dysphoria, suffering, and maladaptive functioning.
  • Disorders include dissociative amnesia, dissociative fugue, dissociative identity disorder, depersonalization disorder, and dissociative disorder not otherwise specified. Some authors may include somnambulism (sleepwalking disorder), conversion reactions, pseudo-epilepsy, and (in some cultures) a variety of possession syndromes.
  • System(s) affected: Nervous
  • Synonym(s): Hysterical neurosis, dissociative type; Ganser syndrome (1)
ALERT: Geriatric Considerations
  • Decrease in frequency and intensity of dissociative symptoms; medication side effects are more likely
ALERT: Pediatric Considerations
  • Suspect abuse or neglect.
Epidemiology ...

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