FAQs about psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES)
How many people have psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES)?
The number of people affected with PNES is not exactly known. It has been reported that out of 10 patients seen in epilepsy inpatient units for difficult-to-treat seizures, 2 to 5 actually have a diagnosis of PNES.
About one in eight people newly referred to an epilepsy specialist turn out to have PNES.
Therefore, PNES are commonly seen by doctors who evaluate and treat patients with seizures.
