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[Psychogenic forms of epilepsy]

A I Boldyrev

    Zhurnal Nevropatologii I Psikhiatrii Imeni S.S. Korsakova (Moscow, Russia : 1952)
    |January 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    Psychogenic epilepsy may stem from psychic trauma, influencing seizures and interictal neurotic issues. Conditioned-reflex mechanisms are key to seizure development in these cases.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Psychiatry
    • Psychosomatic Medicine

    Background:

    • Epilepsy is often viewed as a purely neurological disorder.
    • The role of psychological factors in epilepsy etiology and manifestation is increasingly recognized.

    Observation:

    • Clinical observations suggest psychogenic epilepsy exists.
    • Psychic trauma appears to be a significant factor in its development.
    • These traumas impact seizure characteristics and interictal neurotic disturbances.

    Findings:

    • Psychogenic epilepsy is characterized by paroxysms influenced by psychological trauma.
    • Neurotic disturbances during the interparoxysmal period are linked to these traumas.
    • Conditioned-reflex mechanisms are proposed as the central pathway for seizure generation.

    Implications:

    • This research highlights the importance of considering psychological factors in epilepsy.
    • It suggests new avenues for therapeutic interventions targeting psychogenic aspects of epilepsy.
    • Understanding the conditioned-reflex mechanism could lead to novel treatment strategies.

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