Definitions for catatonic type schizophrenia
cata·ton·ic type 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 type 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 type schizophrenia

   Catatonic type schizophrenia, a subtype of schizophrenia, is a mental disorder that affects a person's ability to move and respond to the environment. This may involve symptoms of extreme physical immobility or excessive motor activity not influenced by external stimuli. Patients may also show symptoms such as maintaining a rigid posture, resisting efforts to be moved, or not responding to verbal communication dramatically. They might engage in purposeless, repetitive movements or mimic the movements (echopraxia) or speech (echolalia) of others. It should be noted that the current edition of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) does not separate schizophrenia into distinct subtypes.

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References

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