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Conversion hysteria.

M J Steinhart
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Abstract

Conversion hysteria differs from hysteria in that it arises suddenly, rather than being a lifelong disorder. It is monosymptomatic rather than polysymptomatic, and is seen in men almost as frequently as in women. La belle indifférence, when present, is a useful clue to diagnosis. Other clues are ambiguity in reporting of the symptoms, medically inconsistent symptoms and hysterical personality features. Treatment may include removing the patient from a stressful environment and removing the "payoff" yielded by the illness. A confrontation with the patient is generally to be avoided.

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M J Steinhart. 1980. Conversion hysteria.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7355682/

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