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Various Techniques Used to Diagnose Psychogenic Non-epileptic Seizures (PNES): A Brief Overview

Publication Type : Journal Article

Publisher : Diva Enterprises Private Limited

Source : Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development

Url : https://doi.org/10.5958/0976-5506.2019.00485.6

Campus : Amritapuri

School : School of Social and Behavioural Sciences

Year : 2019

Abstract : Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures PNES mimic epilepsy with multiple biopsychosocial etiology without involment of cortical activity as in epilepsy. Till date professionals are facing problems in its basic categorization which creates is a big challenge in its diagnosis. Although video-encephalography is the gold standard for the diagnosis of PNES, but it is restricted due to its cost and availability issues. Therefore, professional use other techniques like semiological details: ictal and post-ictal observation, psychological measure, neuro-physiological measures, induction proctols and bio-chemical markers etc. These techniques or procedures are having their own limitation. This paper will provide a brief overview of possible diagnostic procedure involved in PNES diagnosis. © 2019, Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development. All rights reserved.

Cite this Research Publication : Priyesh Kumar Singh, Naveen, Tara Singh, Vijay N. Mishra, Rameshwar N. Chaurasia, Trayambak Tiwari, Various Techniques Used to Diagnose Psychogenic Non-epileptic Seizures (PNES): A Brief Overview, Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Diva Enterprises Private Limited, 2019, https://doi.org/10.5958/0976-5506.2019.00485.6

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