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Can certain diseases cause paranoia similar to that seen in individuals with paranoid schizophrenia, even if they do not have the disorder?

Last Updated: 29.06.2025 05:26

Can certain diseases cause paranoia similar to that seen in individuals with paranoid schizophrenia, even if they do not have the disorder?

Seizures

Parkinson's disease

Charles Bonnet syndrome

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Dementia and drug use cause paranoia. That is very common. Some of other things that can include delusions and/or hallucination can be:

Affective disorders

Alzheimer's disease,

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Delirium tremens

Alcohol withdrawal

Sleep disorders

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Some of those things on the list are very very rare cases but I just wanted to cover everything (or almost everything).

Bipolar disorder

Migraines

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Infection

PTSD

Dementia with Lewy bodies

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Withdrawal from benzodiazepines

Grief (yes, sadly)

Fever

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⁉️sources from my experiences and internet research ⁉️

Hallucinogen use

Alcohol

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Stress

Mental disorder

Brain Tumors

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Pharmaceutical drug (abuse or side effects)

Narcolepsy

Head injury

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