Syndrome Catatonic Lucid

Catatonic lucid syndrome is a rare mental disorder that combines features of catatonia and lucidity.

With this syndrome, patients experience classic catatonic symptoms such as stupor, mutism, waxy flexibility, echopraxia, and others. However, unlike typical catatonia, the consciousness of patients remains clear, they adequately perceive what is happening and can answer questions.

The causes of catatonic lucidity syndrome are not completely clear. It is assumed that it can develop in some mental illnesses, including schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorder, and depression. Also, its development can be influenced by various organic brain lesions.

Diagnosis of the syndrome is based on identifying a combination of catatonic symptoms with preserved intelligence and orientation of the patient. Treatment includes the use of antipsychotics, anxiolytics, and electroconvulsive therapy. The prognosis depends on the etiology and course of the disease. With adequate therapy, complete recovery is possible.

The term "catatonic" comes from the Greek words "katos" (turn) and "tonos" (tension). Catonia is a paralogical movement without affective accompaniment that occurs in catatonic syndrome. Determine movement disorders. There are several types of catatonia