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When the central nervous system cannot utilize dopamine due to the blocking of dopamine receptors or the depletion of available dopamine in the body it can cause the body to develop this life threatening syndrome.
Abrupt withdrawal of medications such as those for Parkinson's, by the use of drugs for anesthesia, etc. are some such causes.
Healthline.com has an easy to understand description of this syndrome with more detailed information.
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Can neuroleptic malignant snyndrome cause a staph infection?
Staph is caused by a bacterium; neuroleptic malignant syndrome is not.
Is malignant hypertension coded as a cancerous blood disease?
Malignant hypertension is not cancerous.
When do most cases of neuroleptic malignant syndrome develop?
Most cases of neuroleptic malignant syndrome develop between four to 14 days of the initiation of a new drug or an increase in dose.
What has the author Arthur Lazarus written?
Arthur Lazarus has written: 'The neuroleptic malignant syndrome and related conditions' -- subject(s): Adverse effects, Antipsychotic drugs, Catatonia, Major Tranquilizing Agents, Malignant hyperthermia, Neuroleptic malignant syndrome, Side effects
Could Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis be a malignant disease?
JRA cant be discribed as a malignant disease, It is a autoimune disease that is likely to be with the person that has it for life as there is no cure for it. like something that is malignant it can show up in many parts of the body bt this it where the similarity ends.
What actors and actresses appeared in Visions of a Narcoleptic - 2012?
The cast of Visions of a Narcoleptic - 2012 includes: Luis Villas as Narcoleptic
What is malignant disease?
As a disease it is threatening to life, tending to have a destructive clinical course
How serious is neuroleptic malignant syndrome?
Patients with a history of neuroleptic malignant syndrome are also at increased risk for a similar malignant hyperthermia syndrome that is precipitated by the administration of surgical anesthetics.
What are criteria used in diagnosing neuroleptic malignant syndrome?
The usual diagnostic criteria for neuroleptic malignant syndrome includes the presence of hyperthermia (temperature over 38?C or 101?F) with no other assignable cause, muscle rigidity.
Can geodon cause neuroleptic malignant syndrome?
Yes. Happened to me. Thought I was going to die.
Could giving Haldol to an elderly patient with Parkinson's Disease cause Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome and ultimately death?
there is allways a risk particularly with elderly receiving antipsychotics. start with small doses is important and monitoring .
Is Tourette's syndrome a hard disease to get?
Tourette's Syndrome is a heriditary disease, not a contagious one.
