Case 2: A workman while attempting to throw an electrical switch, was thrown to the ground...

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Case 2: A workman while attempting to throw an electrical switch, was thrown to the ground by a "shock". Shortly thereafter he discovered that he could not use his right leg. He was bedfast for several months and later could move about only with the aid of crutches and a brace. A suit for a large sum was brought against the company for which he had been working at the time of the accident. In the course of the trial, evidence was presented indicating that the switch had been carrying a much lower voltage than the workman had supposed it carried. Furthermore, the switch was so constructed that it seemed almost impossible for anyone to receive a shock from it. A medical examination showed that there was no nerve injury as the man claimed and that no damage had been done to the muscles of the leg. Nevertheless, the man was unable to use his leg and so was unable to earn a living for his family. The court allowed the man some compensation, though not nearly as much as he had demanded. The case was closed. Within a short time thereafter all symptoms of paralysis disappeared. The man was able to perform his duties as well as ever. Possible Diagnosis- Generalized Anxiety Disorder Psychogenic Amnesia Panic Disorder Phobia Conversion Disorder Dissociative Fugue Dissociative Identity Disorder Depersonalization Disorder (DD) Obsessive-Compulsive DisorderHypochondriasis Case 2: A workman while attempting to throw an electrical switch, was thrown to the ground by a "shock". Shortly thereafter he discovered that he could not use his right leg. He was bedfast for several months and later could move about only with the aid of crutches and a brace. A suit for a large sum was brought against the company for which he had been working at the time of the accident. In the course of the trial, evidence was presented indicating that the switch had been carrying a much lower voltage than the workman had supposed it carried. Furthermore, the switch was so constructed that it seemed almost impossible for anyone to receive a shock from it. A medical examination showed that there was no nerve injury as the man claimed and that no damage had been done to the muscles of the leg. Nevertheless, the man was unable to use his leg and so was unable to earn a living for his family. The court allowed the man some compensation, though not nearly as much as he had demanded. The case was closed. Within a short time thereafter all symptoms of paralysis disappeared. The man was able to perform his duties as well as ever. Possible Diagnosis- Generalized Anxiety Disorder Psychogenic Amnesia Panic Disorder Phobia Conversion Disorder Dissociative Fugue Dissociative Identity Disorder Depersonalization Disorder (DD) Obsessive-Compulsive DisorderHypochondriasis