Pseudoparesis

The term pseudoparesis (syn. Pseudo-paralysis ; from ancient Greek ψεύδειν "to deceive", "lie" and πάρεσις "to relax") is used in medicine for paralysis that cannot be traced back to a nerve defect.

The term is used in technical terms for:

• mechanically caused movement restrictions of the eyes , e.g. in the context of endocrine orbitopathy or an orbital floor fracture ,
• psychogenic and
• Pain-related restriction of movement (usually one extremity).

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Endocrine orbitopathy ( Memento from October 27, 2009 in the Internet Archive )
2. ↑ ( Page no longer available , search in web archives: Psychogenic paralysis - or what? ) In: Doctors Week , 2006: accessed on November 12, 2008
3. ↑ pseudoparesis . In: Roche Lexicon Medicine . 5th edition. Urban & Fischer 2003; Retrieved November 12, 2008

This article is about a health issue. It is not used for self-diagnosis and does not replace a diagnosis by a doctor. Please note the information on health issues !