What is the prognosis/outlook for patients who have conversion disorder?
There is reason for hope: most people who experience functional symptoms get better. Factors that are associated with a positive outcome include:
- Patient received a good explanation of the condition and accepted the treatment recommendations.
- Patient was diagnosed early.
- Patient had a good response to treatments.
The good news is that there is the potential to get significantly better. Following recommended physical and behavior management help achieve this goal.