- NEW!
by onzanzabarsands on December 20th, 2006
The causes of catatonia are largely unknown although research indicates that brain structure and function are altered in this condition. While this and other information point to a physical cause, none has yet been proven. A variety of medical conditions also may lead to catatonia including head trauma, cerebrovascular disease, encephalitis, and certain metabolic disorders. NMS is an adverse side effect of certain antipsychotic drugs.
A variety of symptoms are associated with catatonia. Among the more common are echopraxia (imitation of the gestures of others) and echolalia (parrot-like repetition of words spoken by others). Other signs and symptoms include violence directed toward him/herself, the assumption of inappropriate posture, selective mutism, negativism, facial grimaces, and animal-like noises.
Catatonic stupor is marked by immobility and a behavior known as cerea flexibilitas (waxy flexibility) in which the individual can be made to assume bizarre (and sometimes painful) postures that they will maintain for extended periods of time. The individual may become dehydrated and malnourished because food and liquids are refused. In extreme situations such individuals must be fed through a tube. Catatonic excitement is characterized by hyperactivity and violence; the individual may harm him/herself or others. On rare occasions, isolation or restraint may be needed to ensure the individual's safety and the safety of others.
What is the medical term for the color red?
by Answerbag Staff on January 13th, 2011
| 1 person likes this
When will cherry flavoried thorazine chewable tablets be availble?
by Mister_Bromide on September 27th, 2011
| 1 person likes this
What is the medical term for the color red?
by Answerbag Staff on July 4th, 2010
| 1 person likes this
Should you Choose Bloodless Medicine?
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5749594/should_you_choose_bloodless_medicine_pg2.html?cat=5
by vew573 on October 21st, 2011
| 1 person likes this
Color of your eyes?
by jjpark on September 27th, 2011
| 6 people like this
You're reading What are some of the causes of Catatonia?
Your favorite Q&A site is on Facebook! Become a fan to connect with the ever-growing community of Answerbaggers, share your thoughts and find out what Answerbag's up to next!
Comments
ohhh! good answer! points for you!
Out of curiosity Do you think that it could be realated to the paranormal? <deomnic posession>
by Miyaku on December 20th, 2006
Some studies have shown that people believing they were possessed have shown these symptoms, however since demonic possession has not been proven they chalk it up to other psychological reasons.
by onzanzabarsands on December 20th, 2006