Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES), also referred to as functional seizures or dissociative seizures, [1][2] are episodes that resemble epileptic seizures but are not caused by abnormal …

Apr 4, 2025 · Functional seizures (FS), also known as psychogenic nonepileptic seizures or PNES, are attacks that resemble epilepsy-related seizures. They happen due to psychological …

Epileptic seizures are caused by sudden abnormal electrical discharges in the brain. Psychogenic (non-epileptic) seizures are attacks that look like epileptic seizures, but are not caused by …

PNES may look like epileptic seizures but are not caused by abnormal brain electrical discharges. Instead, they are a manifestation of psychological distress.

Dec 10, 2025 · Psychogenic nonepileptic seizures, or PNES, are seizures that aren't caused by a physical problem with the brain. Learn more about what they are and how to deal with them.

Apr 5, 2024 · Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES), also referred to as pseudo-seizures, are sudden episodes that resemble epileptic seizures. PNES have a psychological cause and …

Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) are seizures that are caused by psychological distress, rather than abnormal electrical activity in your brain. The two types of seizures may …

Dec 18, 2024 · Functional seizures, also known as psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES), are nonepileptic events resembling seizures or syncopal attacks. The etiology, epidemiology, …

Not all seizures have epilepsy as a cause. Some people experience symptoms which are similar to that of an epileptic seizure but without the unusual electrical activity. When this occurs, it is …

Aug 12, 2025 · Psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES) are paroxysmal events that resemble epileptic seizures but lack electroclinical correlation and are psychological in origin.