Definitions for catatonic schizophrenia
cata·ton·ic schizophre·ni·a

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1. catatonic schizophrenia, catatonic type schizophrenia, catatonianoun

   a form of schizophrenia characterized by a tendency to remain in a fixed stuporous state for long periods; the catatonia may give way to short periods of extreme excitement

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1. catatonic schizophrenia

   Catatonia is a complex neuropsychiatric behavioral syndrome that is characterized by abnormal movements, immobility, abnormal behaviors, and withdrawal. The onset of catatonia can be acute or subtle and symptoms can wax, wane, or change during episodes. There are several subtypes of catatonia: akinetic catatonia, excited catatonia, malignant catatonia, delirious mania, and self-injurious behaviors in autism.Although catatonia has historically been related to schizophrenia (catatonic schizophrenia), catatonia is most often seen in mood disorders. It is now known that catatonic symptoms are nonspecific and may be observed in other mental, neurological, and medical conditions. Catatonia is not a stand-alone diagnosis (although some experts disagree), and the term is used to describe a feature of the underlying disorder.Recognizing and treating catatonia is very important as failure to do so can lead to poor outcomes and can be potentially fatal. Treatment with benzodiazepines or ECT can lead to remission of catatonia. There is growing evidence of the effectiveness of the NMDA receptor antagonists amantadine and memantine for benzodiazepine-resistant catatonia. Antipsychotics are sometimes employed, but they can worsen symptoms and have serious adverse effects.

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1. catatonic schizophrenia

   Catatonic schizophrenia is a subtype of schizophrenia, a chronic mental disorder, characterized by abnormal brain function that affects the way a person thinks, acts, perceives reality, and relates to others. It is particularly marked by episodes of striking motor abnormalities, such as physical stupor, rigidity, unresponsiveness to the environment, posturing, negativism, as well as purposeless and excessive motor activity. Another key feature of this type can be echolalia or echopraxia, where patients imitate words or actions they hear or see. These symptoms can cause the individual to have significant difficulty functioning normally in social or occupational settings. Please note that in the latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), catatonic schizophrenia is no longer recognized as a separate subtype of schizophrenia, but catatonia can occur in many different psychiatric and other medical conditions.

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References

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