Catatonic Syndrome – A Review.

ABSTRACT

Catatonia is common in clinical practice, though prevalence of affected patients has decreased over time. It is a syndrome with varies etiologies. Causative factors range from schizophrenia, depression, drug induced adverse effects to organic causes. It may present in two forms stuporous and excited. Schizophrenia is thought to the most common cause, however, evidence suggest that it is more common in depression. Successful treatment of catatonia with lorazepam supports it.