What Is Catatonic Schizophrenia?
3. Causes
Schizophrenia is a condition that is not at all well understood even by experts. The exact causes of the condition are not known, but it is linked to a number of factors. One of these factors is the chemistry of the brain. Schizophrenia is also thought to be caused by the patient’s environment in many cases. There is also thought to be a genetic link.
The primary cause of catatonia is believed to be an issue with the glutamate neurotransmitter, dopamine, and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) systems. People that suffer from catatonia will also often have other physical, neurological, or psychiatric conditions.
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