Key points

This subtype includes such symptoms as impaired coordination or balance, paralysis or localized weakness, difficulty swallowing or “lump in throat,” aphonia, and urinary retention.
This subtype includes seizures or convulsions with voluntary motor or sensory components.
This subtype includes such symptoms as loss of touch or pain sensation, double vision, blindness, deafness, and hallucinations.
This subtype is used if symptoms of more than one category are evident.

Subtypes

The following subtypes are noted based on the nature of the presenting symptom or deficit:

With Motor Symptom or Deficit. This subtype includes such symptoms as impaired coordination or balance, paralysis or localized weakness, difficulty swallowing or “lump in throat,” aphonia, and urinary retention.

With Sensory Symptom or Deficit. This subtype includes such symptoms as loss of touch or pain sensation, double vision, blindness, deafness, and hallucinations.

With Seizures or Convulsions. This subtype includes seizures or convulsions with voluntary motor or sensory components.

With Mixed Presentation. This subtype is used if symptoms of more than one category are evident.

Revised and edited by

David Mazoor, M.D.

Medically reviewedLast reviewed February 3, 2026

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