7.3 Functional Neurological Disorder

Question 1

Define functional neurological disorder

Answer 1

Neurological abnormalities, that are not explained by any underlying disease.

Question 2

What are some examples of exam findings that might indicate functional neurological disorder?

Answer 2

• Distractability
• Retained consciousness in bilateral seizure
• Hoover’s sign despite lower limb weakness
• Eyelid tickle (coma)