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Volume: 8 | Issue: 3 | Published: Apr 17, 2024 | Pages: 60 - 63 | DOI: 10.24911/ejmcr.173-1703775789

Exploring A Complex Case of Catatonia treatment using Diazepam in a Middle-Aged Female: A Multidisciplinary Exploration of a Unique Case

Authors: Hind Ababtain , Abdullah Ahmed Alessa , Hatem Aseer

Article Info

Authors

Hind Ababtain

Department of Mental Health, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Abdullah Ahmed Alessa

Medical Intern King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Hatem Aseer

Department of Mental Health, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Publication History

Received: February 19, 2024

Accepted: April 01, 2024

Published: April 17, 2024

Abstract

Background: This case report delves into the intricate interplay between medical and psychiatric domains through the detailed analysis of a 41-year-old female patient presenting with a myriad of symptoms, including decreased level of consciousness, urinary tract infection (UTI), and subsequent catatonia secondary to depression with psychotic features. Case presentation: The collaborative involvement of Internal Medicine, Neurology, Infectious Disease, and Adult Mental Health specialists underscores the necessity of a multidisciplinary approach. The temporal evolution of the patient's condition, coupled with the sequential adjustments in treatment strategies, provides insights into the nuanced manifestations of overlapping medical and psychiatric conditions. Conclusion: This report aims to highlight the intricate diagnostic process, treatment challenges, and the collaborative efforts required for the successful management of this rare and multifaceted

Keywords: catatonia, diazepam, depression, psychiatry, multidesplinary, green

Pubmed Style

Hind Ababtain, Abdullah Ahmed Alessa, Hatem Aseer. Exploring A Complex Case of Catatonia treatment using Diazepam in a Middle-Aged Female: A Multidisciplinary Exploration of a Unique Case. EJMCR. 2024; 17 (April 2024): 60-63. doi:10.24911/ejmcr.173-1703775789

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Hind Ababtain, Abdullah Ahmed Alessa, Hatem Aseer. Exploring A Complex Case of Catatonia treatment using Diazepam in a Middle-Aged Female: A Multidisciplinary Exploration of a Unique Case. https://ejmcr.com/articles/1256 [Access: December 25, 2024]. doi:10.24911/ejmcr.173-1703775789

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Vancouver/ICMJE Style

Hind Ababtain, Abdullah Ahmed Alessa, Hatem Aseer. Exploring A Complex Case of Catatonia treatment using Diazepam in a Middle-Aged Female: A Multidisciplinary Exploration of a Unique Case. EJMCR. (2024), [cited December 25, 2024]; 17 (April 2024): 60-63. doi:10.24911/ejmcr.173-1703775789

Harvard Style

Hind Ababtain, Abdullah Ahmed Alessa, Hatem Aseer (2024) Exploring A Complex Case of Catatonia treatment using Diazepam in a Middle-Aged Female: A Multidisciplinary Exploration of a Unique Case. EJMCR, 17 (April 2024): 60-63. doi:10.24911/ejmcr.173-1703775789

Chicago Style

Hind Ababtain, Abdullah Ahmed Alessa, Hatem Aseer. "Exploring A Complex Case of Catatonia treatment using Diazepam in a Middle-Aged Female: A Multidisciplinary Exploration of a Unique Case." 17 (2024), 60-63. doi:10.24911/ejmcr.173-1703775789

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APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Hind Ababtain, Abdullah Ahmed Alessa, Hatem Aseer (2024) Exploring A Complex Case of Catatonia treatment using Diazepam in a Middle-Aged Female: A Multidisciplinary Exploration of a Unique Case. , 17 (April 2024), 60-63. doi:10.24911/ejmcr.173-1703775789