Diagnosis of Catatonic Schizophrenia
To diagnose catatonic schizophrenia, a doctor needs to perform a series of psychological and medical tests. Common procedures include:
– Physical exam: The doctor needs to measure the temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, weight, and height of the patients. The abdomen, lungs, and heart should also be checked
– Psychological test: Your doctor will ask for behavior patterns, feelings, and thoughts. You also need to discuss symptoms, beginnings, severity, and their effects in the daily lives.
– CT scan or MRI: To look for any unusual signs in your brain structure
– Complete blood count or CBC: to look for thyroid function, as well as drugs and alcohol
– EEG: to exam brain function [6]
