Schizophrenia results from problems with early brain development. The way brain cells communicate with each other through nerve pathways. Complete lack of expressed emotion is sometimes seen, as is an apparent indifference, anhedonia (the lack of pleasure ), and avolition (a lack of motivation). Too many or too few connections in the important pathways of emotional regulation may lead to psychotic symptoms. More specifically, certain areas of the brain that are rich in the chemical dopamine seem to be affected most often in schizophrenia. The contributing factors associated with the development of these brain-pathway problems are controversial and are being carefully investigated. People with catatonic schizophrenia may also need services, supervision or specialized care particularly when response to treatment isn’t optimal. The goal of treatment is to reduce the symptoms of schizophrenia and to decrease the chances of a relapse, or return of symptoms. Treatmet including is medications used to treat schizophrenia are called antipsychotics. not cure schizophrenia but help relieve the most troubling include is thorazine, prolixin, haldol, navane, stelazine, trilafon andsymptoms, including delusions, hallucinations These medicines do and thinking problems. Older medications used mellaril. Electroconvlusive therapy (ECT ) is a procedure in which electrodes are attached toperson’s head and a series of electric shocks are delivered to the brain. the
Causes of Catatonic Schizophrenia
Common Causes and Risk factors of Catatonic Schizophrenia
Psychological problems.
Biological ( Early brain development.).
Brain abnormality.
Environmental factors.
Signs and Symptoms of Catatonic Schizophrenia
Common Sign and Symptoms of Catatonic Schizophrenia
Social withdrawa.
Unusual behaviors.
Anxiety.
Decline in daily functional abilities.
Loss of interest or volition.
Persecutory thoughts.
Poor hygiene.
Treatment for Catatonic Schizophrenia
Common Treatment for Catatonic Schizophrenia
Treatment is most effective when it is implemented early on in the development of the disorder. Medications used to treat schizophrenia are called antipsychotics. These medicines do not cure schizophrenia but help relieve the most troubling symptoms, including delusions, hallucinations and thinking problems. Older medications used include: Thorazine, Prolixin, Haldol, Navane, Stelazine, Trilafon and Mellaril.
Rehabilitation, which focuses on social skills and job training to help people with schizophrenia function in the community and live as independently as possible.
Individual psychotherapy, which can help the person better understand his or her illness, and learn coping and problem-solving skills.
Family therapy, , which can help families deal more effectively with a loved one who has schizophrenia, enabling them to better help their loved one.
Group therapy/support groups, which can provide continuing mutual support.
Electroconvlusive therapy (ECT) is a procedure in which electrodes are attached to the person’s head and a series of electric shocks are delivered to the brain. The shocks induce seizures, causing the release of neurotransmitters in the brain. This form of treatment is rarely used today in the treatment of schizophrenia.
Psychosurgery: Lobotomy, an operation used to sever certain nerve pathways in the brain, was formerly used in some patients with severe, chronic schizophrenia.
