Abstract
Functional neurological disorder (FND) is a prevalent, neuropsychiatric condition
characterized by symptoms of impaired motor, sensory, cognitive, or perceptual systems.
This study reviews the incidence, prevalence, demographic factors, risk factors, comorbidities,
prognosis, and economic impact of FND and its subtypes. FND affects individuals across
the lifespan and is more common in women, with socioeconomic and cultural factors
also playing critical roles. FND is frequently comorbid with other functional syndromes,
psychiatric and neurological disorders. Incidence estimates range from 10 to 16 per
100,000, with prevalence estimates between 79 and 144 per 100,000. Prognosis is poor
without early intervention, with long diagnostic delays contributing to chronic symptoms
and disability. FND accounts for significant healthcare utilization and economic burden.
Evidently, there is a clear need for standardized diagnostic approaches and interdisciplinary
collaboration to improve epidemiological accuracy and clinical outcomes.
Keywords
FND - epidemiology - prognosis - economic impact
