Various techniques used to diagnose psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES): A brief overview

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.