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Home :: Family Health :: Catatonia Catatonia - Catatonia symptom, treatment, causesCatatonia can be defined as the abnormal behaviour characterised by long motionless periods, sustained and often bizarre posture, repetitive complicated movements and sounds, phases of stupor and excitement, unresponsiveness, and unawareness of people and surroundings. Catatonia may result from carbon monoxide poisoning or brain disease (for example ENCEPHALITIS, or tumours), or more commonly may be a manifestation of severe depression or other psychiatric disorders such as SCHIZOPHRENIA. Treatment depends on the underlying cause of the catatonia. Catatonia is a psychiatric syndrome. Catatonia is not a mental disorder in itself; it is best thought of as a syndrome accompanying other mental disorders. This syndrome occurs in children, adolescents, and adults; is associated with a heterogeneous group of comorbid conditions; and is characterized by a variety of symptoms and signs of impairment of the expression of voluntary thoughts and movements. The causes of catatonia are largely unknown although research indicates that brain structure and function are altered in this condition. Features of catatonia may also be seen in Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) which is an uncommon (but potentially lethal) reaction to some medications used to treat major mental illnesses. Catatonia can also be categorized as intrinsic or extrinsic. If the condition has an identifiable cause, it is designated as extrinsic. Catatonia has various presentations, and may be caused by many neurologic and general medical conditions, most commonly mood disorder. Catatonia may result from carbon monoxide poisoning or brain disease, or more commonly may be a manifestation of severe depression or other psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia. Treatment depends on the underlying cause of the catatonia. Causes of CatatoniaThe common causes and risk factor's of Catatonia include the following:
Symptoms of CatatoniaSome sign and symptoms related to Catatonia are as follows:
Treatment of CatatoniaHere is list of the methods to treat Catatonia:
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