Understanding Encephalitis and FND

What initial symptoms did Hannah experience that led her to visit the GP?

• Stomach pain

• Severe headaches

• Skin rash

• Flu-like symptoms

What did Hannah lose the ability to do as her condition worsened?

• Speak

• Read

• Hear

• See

What was the final diagnosis that Hannah received after several tests?

• Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis

• Chronic fatigue syndrome

• Schizophrenia

• Bipolar disorder

What did the MRI scan reveal about Hannah's brain?

• An infection

• A cyst

• A tumor

• A blood clot

According to Professor Leschziner, what is a common issue with diagnosing physical symptoms?

• They are always treated with antibiotics

• They are considered untreatable

• They are mistaken for mental illness

• They are often ignored

What treatment did Hannah undergo to address her condition?

• Chemotherapy

• Surgery

• Radiation therapy

• Immunotherapy and plasma exchanges

What did Hannah's parents fear after the initial treatment did not work?

• She would not survive

• She would have permanent memory loss

• She would need surgery

• She would never recover

What is the main focus of the discussion on the connection between mental and physical health?

• The need for more mental health hospitals

• The importance of separating mental and physical treatments

• The integration of mental and physical health treatments

• The elimination of physical health treatments

What is a key factor in the development of functional neurological disorders (FND)?

• Psychological trauma

• Genetic predisposition

• Environmental pollution

• Dietary habits

What is the significance of understanding both mental and physical contributions to health conditions?

• It helps in developing new medications

• It improves the accuracy of diagnoses

• It reduces healthcare costs

• It ensures comprehensive treatment