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- * This case report discusses a patient with a history of binge drinking who experienced catatonia during alcohol withdrawal, highlighting its unusual occurrence.
- * The rarity and complexity of catatonia in this context emphasize the need for healthcare providers to be vigilant and aware of its symptoms to avoid misdiagnosis.
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Catatonia is a motor dysregulation syndrome and a multifaceted neuropsychiatric behavioral syndrome distinguished by abnormal movements, immobility, abnormal behavior, and withdrawal, where patients are unable to move normally despite full physical capacity. Catatonia, in the background of alcohol withdrawal, is a fairly rare phenomenon. Therefore, we are reporting a case where the patient has a history of binge alcohol consumption, with catatonia reoccurring with his withdrawal symptoms, and no other illicit drug use in his history. Its rarity, complex presentation, and potential diagnostic pitfalls necessitate heightened awareness among healthcare professionals.
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