Question 1

how does one develop catatonic schizophrenia?

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Catatonia: Actually the state of catatonia, at least today, is more common in affective disorders rather than schizophrenia. Nobody really knows why someone develops catatonic schizophrenia or any of the other subtypes. Research indicates  most forms of schizophrenia are caused by brain dysfunction; but we understand yet  why that brain dysfunction occurs.

Question 2

how to know if i have catatonic schizophrenia?

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Need evaluation: Catatonia is a potentially life threatening condition. It has many causes the most common psychiatric cause is a mood disorder. Catatonia can still occur in the dontext of schizophrenia. A doctor can evaluate and recommend treatment.

Question 3

what are the key features of catatonic schizophrenia?

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Inability to move: The key feature of catatonia, which actually occurs in more than schizophrenia, is the inability to move at times.  The person can stay still in one posture for hours at a time, leading to an inability to eat or perform other activities of daily living.  There are also cases of "agitated catatonia" in which the person moves around in an agitated state doing motions that are purposeless.

Question 4

what are some examples in symptoms in catatonic schizophrenia?

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Catatonia: Catatonia can take two forms, the most common being catatonic mutism where the person cannot speak. Their bodies may exhibit waxy flexibility, which is if they are posed by someone else in a certain position, they will not change that position for hours or longer. The other form of catatonia, is catatonic excitement, rarely seen and which is where the patient will literally run until they die.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: catatonic schizophrenia?

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Catatonic: Catatonia, which is characterized by motoric immobility (inability to move) such as catalepsy or stupor (significant altered levels of consciousness) , mutism( inability to speak) , negativism , is shown in about 10-15% of patients with schizophrenia. The can respond to benzodiazepines, Abilify (aripiprazole) and electroconvulsive therapy.

Question 6

is catatonic schizophrenia not schizophrenia anymore? what is it then?

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It is still: Schizophrenia - just another form of it.

Question 7

what is the treatment for catatonic schizophrenia?

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Biopsychosocial: In the late 80's and early 90's the concept of biopsychosocial treatment became very popular. In this treatment paradigm one addressed the biological, psychological and social needs of any patient regardless of diagnosis. In the case of catatonic schizophrenia antipsychotic medications are given, and the patient is gradually reintegrated into society. For severe cases ECT has been effective.

Question 8

could someone with catatonic schizophrenia have clear-headed moments?

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When treated: When the symptoms of schizophrenia, catatonic type are under control and treated, then clarity of thought is more likely. When not treated and symptomatic, likely not.

Question 9

when you take ect in catatonic schizophrenia, can the symptoms come back again?

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Yes: Ect is not a cure.  Symptoms may remit, but they can and do return.

Question 10

can a person be diagnosed from catatonic schizophrenia to undifferentiated schizophrenia?

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Diagnoses do change: In my experience diagnoses do change.  Sometimes a particular symptom changes or is treated by other means.

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