Stella Gracy* and Khandhiya Aashiyana

Vice Principal, Mantal Health Nursing, Welfare Institute of Nursing and Midwifery, India

*Corresponding Author: Stella Gracy, Vice Principal, Mantal Health Nursing, Welfare Institute of Nursing and Midwifery, India.

Received: July 15, 2023; Published: June 25, 2023

Abstract

Alice in wonderland syndrome is also known as Todd’s Syndrome or Dysmetropsia. It is a Neuro psychological condition that causes a distortion of perception. It is often associated with migraines, head trauma, viral encephalitis and with abuse of some drugs. Clinical manifestation of this syndrome includes perceptual distortion such as micropsia, macropsia, Peleopsia and teleopsia. Finally treatment part explains about management and recovery of symptoms. 

Keywords: Alice in Wonderland Syndrome; Todd’s Syndrome; Perceptual Distortion

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Citation

Citation: Stella Gracy and Khandhiya Aashiyana. “An Article on Alice in Wonderland Syndrome". Acta Scientific Women's Health 5.7 (2023): 23-27.

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