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Abstract

Conversion disorder is defined as a specific and enduring sensorimotor dysfunctionthat contradicts known neurological or musculoskeletal pathology or physicalfindings. The patient with conversion symptoms unconsciously adopts thesesymptoms to convert their psychological stress to a physical phenomenon. Conversion disorder often involves the mimicry of organic symptoms similar tothose experienced by a relative or an acquaintance. Because conversion symptomsare produced by psychological stress, specific treatment strategy and reinforcementprogram are needed for treatment. Treatment comprises avoiding unnecessarymedical tests and removing symptoms by using graded exercises given by physicaltherapists. Clinical therapists must maintain a continuous and detailed follow-up tocompletely recover from conversion symtoms. The goal of treatment is to emphasizehealth rather than disease, to resolve physical symptoms, and to prevent recurrence. This study looks into the case reports of 4 patients diagnosed with conversiondisorder.