What is catatonic schizophrenia?
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- By Michael Bengston, M.D. ~ 1 min read. The predominant clinical features seen in the catatonic subtype of schizophrenia involve disturbances in a person's movement. Affected people may exhibit a dramatic reduction in activity, to the point that voluntary movement stops, as in catatonic stupor.
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What Is Catatonia?
Catatonia is a group of symptoms that usually involve a lack of movement and communication, and also can include agitation, confusion, and restlessness.
Until recently, it was thought of as a type of schizophrenia. But doctors now understand that other mental illnesses and some conditions that throw off your body’s metabolism also can make you catatonic. About 1 person in 10 who has a severe mental illness will have catatonia at some point.
Catatonia can be treated, but if it’s not, it can lead to life-threatening problems
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