Forced normalization
Forced Normalization
Forced normalization (also known as Landolt's phenomenon or alternative psychosis) is a medical condition primarily associated with the treatment of epilepsy. It is characterized by the paradoxical occurrence of psychotic symptoms following the successful treatment of seizures. The term was first coined by the Swiss neurologist, Heinrich Landolt in 1953.
Pronunciation
Forced normalization: /fɔːrst ˈnɔːrməlɪˈzeɪʃən/
Etymology
The term "forced normalization" is derived from the process in which the normalization of electroencephalogram (EEG) patterns is "forced" through the use of antiepileptic drugs, leading to the emergence of psychotic symptoms.
Related Terms
- Epilepsy: A neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance, loss of consciousness, or convulsions, associated with abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
- Psychosis: A severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are so impaired that contact is lost with external reality.
- Antiepileptic drugs: Medications used to control seizures in people with epilepsy.
- Electroencephalogram (EEG): A test used to evaluate the electrical activity in the brain.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Forced normalization
- Wikipedia's article - Forced normalization
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