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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Incontinence (urinary or fecal) is not currently a diagnostic criterion for catatonia in the DSM-5 or most rating scales.
  • Historical literature from the 19th and 20th centuries references incontinence as a potential catatonic sign.

Approach:

  • Conducted a literature review, including historical texts and a computerized search using terms like 'catatonia,' 'catatonic,' and 'incontinence.'
  • Presented two case studies where incontinence was a primary feature of catatonia.

Key Points:

  • Incontinence can be an uncommon presenting symptom of catatonia.
  • Observed clinical improvement in catatonia correlated with improvement in incontinence.
  • Incontinence may result from the reemergence of immature reflex pathways in catatonia.

Conclusions:

  • Urinary and fecal incontinence may represent an underrecognized manifestation of catatonia.
  • Monitoring incontinence could offer insights into the pathophysiology and treatment of catatonia.
  • Addressing incontinence may be crucial for patient care and understanding the broader impact of catatonia.