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Catatonia

Also called: catatonic syndrome
A behavioral syndrome marked by an inability to move normally.
  • Treatable by a medical professional
  • Requires a medical diagnosis
  • Lab tests or imaging often required
  • Short-term: resolves within days to weeks
  • Critical: needs emergency care
It can be associated with schizophrenia and other mental illnesses.
Catatonia may involve symptoms such as staying still, fast or strange movements, lack of speech, and other unusual behavior.
Treatment includes tranquilizer medications like lorazepam (ativan) and diazepam (valium), or electric shock (electroconvulsive) therapy.
Very rare: Fewer than 20,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
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