Organic Causes of Stupor and Catatonia

A plethora of medical conditions can cause catatonia and stupor.

(Reviewed by: Serra-Mestres et. al, 2018)  

• Subarachnoid hemorrhages, Basal ganglia disorders
• Non‐convulsive status epilepticus 
• Locked‐in and akinetic mutism states 
• Endocrine and metabolic disorders, e.g. Wilson’s disease, hypoxia 
• Down syndrome, Infections, Dementia
• Drug toxicity and withdrawal states, even clozapine.