ABC News – Australia ·australia ·2 hours ago

Patients with little-known neurological condition wait years for diagnosis

Patients with functional neurological disorder (FND) face long delays before receiving diagnosis, as evidenced by Stephanie Russel-Farnham, who suffered for 15 years without an answer. An estimated 21,500 Australians are living with FND, which can present symptoms that resemble stroke or epilepsy. Experts call for increased awareness and early intervention to prevent chronic disabilities.

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