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

Last Updated: 03.07.2025 00:25

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

Withdrawal from benzodiazepines

Grief (yes, sadly)

Pharmaceutical drug (abuse or side effects)

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Mental disorder

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Brain Tumors

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Bipolar disorder

Alcohol withdrawal

Seizures

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Dementia with Lewy bodies

PTSD

Hallucinogen use

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Narcolepsy

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Parkinson's disease

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Alcohol

Charles Bonnet syndrome

Delirium tremens

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Migraines

Alzheimer's disease,

Affective disorders

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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:

Head injury

Fever

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Sleep disorders

Stress

Infection

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