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  2. Catalepsy - Wikipedia

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    Catalepsy is a symptom of certain nervous disorders or conditions such as Parkinson's disease and epilepsy. It is also a characteristic symptom of cocaine withdrawal, as well as one of the features of catatonia. It can be caused by schizophrenia treatment with anti-psychotics, [3] such as haloperidol, [4] and by the anesthetic ketamine. [5]

  3. Cataplexy - Wikipedia

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    Cataplexy is considered secondary when it is due to specific lesions in the brain that cause a depletion of the hypocretin neurotransmitter. Secondary cataplexy is associated with specific lesions located primarily in the lateral and posterior hypothalamus. Cataplexy due to brainstem lesions is uncommon particularly when seen in isolation. The ...

  4. Central nervous system disease - Wikipedia

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    Catalepsy is a nervous disorder characterized by immobility and muscular rigidity, along with a decreased sensitivity to pain. Catalepsy is considered a symptom of serious diseases of the nervous system (e.g., Parkinson's disease, Epilepsy, etc.) rather than a disease by itself. Cataleptic fits can range in duration from several minutes to weeks.

  5. Girl behind the viral video: Oklahoman talks about her ... - AOL

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    Experts say cataplexy, which is a loss of muscle tone, often accompanies narcolepsy. In the video, Sarah was working on a traditional Japanese dance to send to a choreographer friend. "I realized ...

  6. Catatonia - Wikipedia

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    Treatment Benzodiazepines ( lorazepam challenge ), electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) [ 1 ] Catatonia is a complex syndrome , most commonly seen in people with underlying mood disorders, such as major depressive disorder , or psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia .

  7. Waxy flexibility - Wikipedia

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    Waxy flexibility is one of the twelve symptoms [1] that can lead to the diagnosis of catatonia.It is a psychomotor symptom [2] that results in a decreased response to stimuli and a tendency to remain in an immobile posture. [3]

  8. Orexin - Wikipedia

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    Orexin (/ ɒ ˈ r ɛ k s ɪ n /), also known as hypocretin, is a neuropeptide that regulates arousal, wakefulness, and appetite. [5] It exists in the forms of orexin-A and orexin-B.The most common form of narcolepsy, type 1, in which the individual experiences brief losses of muscle tone ("drop attacks" or cataplexy), is caused by a lack of orexin in the brain due to destruction of the cells ...

  9. Residential treatment center - Wikipedia

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    Residential treatment centers for children and adolescents treat multiple conditions from drug and alcohol addictions to emotional and physical disorders as well as mental illnesses. Various studies of youth in residential treatment centers have found that many have a history of family-related issues, often including physical or sexual abuse.