catalepsy

Catalepsy

Catalepsy involves a loss of voluntary motion, muscle rigidity, fixed posture, and decreased sensitivity to pain. It is a symptom of a number of conditions including epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, substance use, catatonia, schizophrenia, and as a side effect of some types of medication used to treat schizophrenia.

Posted August 26, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 2 min read

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