motor conversion symptoms

one of two types of symptoms of conversion disorder, the other being sensory conversion symptoms. Examples of motor conversion symptoms include impaired coordination and balance, paralysis or weakness confined to a specific area of the body, difficulty in swallowing, aphonia (loss of voice), and urinary retention.

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November 15th 2024

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