Strange hand syndrome looks like it was straight out of a science fiction novel; But the truth is that this type of disease exists and occurs in some people. Before I explain what this rare and peculiar syndrome consists of I invite you to watch the video of a person who suffers from this syndrome.
In the video we will see how this American suffers these attacks in which her hand seems to take on a life of its own:
[mashshare]It is a disorder that occurs in the body's own nervous system.
However, despite the spectacular nature of its symptoms, most neurological diseases can be treated by specialists obtaining different degrees of cure.
El Alien hand syndrome is a rather curious disease. The person who suffers from it believes that he has no control over his hand; it is as if it really had a life and a will of its own.
This disorder is common in people who have undergone some type of surgery in which the brain hemispheres (For example, this type of surgery is often used in cases of epilepsy when conventional methods no longer work).
It can also occur in the case of severe trauma, infection or any other case related to neurosurgery.
Actually, the patient with the strange hand syndrome, also called syndrome of the extraterrestrial or alienated hand, is capable of feeling touch in it; the problem is that he thinks that this limb is no longer part of his body and that he cannot control his movements.
The so-called "alien hand" is capable of somewhat complicated movements and actions. For example: you will be able to button and unbutton a shirt. The problem is that the person does not do it consciously ... indeed, he will be surprised when he sees what the hand is doing.
Another problem that these types of patients experience is that they believe the member is being possessed by something strange: it can be a spirit or any other type of entity that wants to control it. They think that this force is struggling to control it and may even harm it to achieve its goal.
It is the way his mind has to explain what is happening and the lack of control he has in this strange situation.
There is still no treatment for this disorder.
Actually, the symptoms are not usually very serious: the hand will only perform normal actions without causing damage.
Many of these patients fear that the hand will come to life at any moment and strangle or injure them in some way. It really is a distressing situation for the people who suffer from it.
Now you know what the alien hand syndrome and how it affects patients who experience it.