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.
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