Identifiable Medical Cause

Definition

An identifiable medical cause refers to a specific physical condition or disease that can be diagnosed by medical professionals. It is something tangible and measurable.

Related terms

Psychosomatic Disorder: This term refers to a disorder where physical symptoms are experienced due to psychological factors rather than an identifiable medical cause.

Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder:

This disorder involves experiencing neurological symptoms without any organic or structural damage in the nervous system.

Conversion Disorder:

Conversion disorder is characterized by the presence of neurological symptoms such as paralysis, blindness, or seizures that cannot be explained by any underlying medical condition.