Santana has been showing uncontrollable sneezing for the last two weeks.The doctor finds that Santana does not have a cold or allergies and that the sneezes are unusual in their rate and rhythm,and Santanna's eyes do not close during the sneeze.Her husband says that Santana does not sneeze in her sleep.All of these signs suggest that Santana's sneezing is a(n) _______ disorder.

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The symptoms described suggest a conversion disorder, which is characterized by physical symptoms that cannot be explained by a medical condition or another mental disorder. In this case, Santana's sneezing does not have a medical explanation and is not caused by allergies, making it a possible conversion symptom. The fact that her eyes do not close during the sneeze is also an unusual feature that supports a conversion disorder diagnosis.

Santana Has Been Showing Uncontrollable Sneezing for the Last Two