Two Cases of Conversion Disorder

Abstract

The paper reports two cases of Conversion Disorder, one without any underlying physical pathology and the other coexisting with physical pathology. The patients presented with neurological symptoms including weakness of both lower limbs and gait disturbance and inability to walk. The severity of symptoms, in these patients could not be explained on the basis of medical examination and laboratory investigations.  Medical treatment given were ineffective. On psychological interviewing, stress factors were detected which may have precipitated in the observed symptomatology. With the provisional diagnosis of conversion disorder, the patients were given appropriate psychotherapy.  The patients were able to walk without any support.