Can certain diseases cause paranoia similar to that seen in individuals with paranoid schizophrenia, even if they do not have the disorder?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 01:04

Fever
Sleep disorders
PTSD
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Infection
Some of those things on the list are very very rare cases but I just wanted to cover everything (or almost everything).
Grief (yes, sadly)
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Migraines
Charles Bonnet syndrome
Withdrawal from benzodiazepines
Pharmaceutical drug (abuse or side effects)
Affective disorders
Dementia and drug use cause paranoia. That is very common. Some of other things that can include delusions and/or hallucination can be:
Brain Tumors
Delirium tremens
Stress
Alcohol
Narcolepsy
Alzheimer's disease,
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Mental disorder
Seizures
Bipolar disorder
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Head injury
Parkinson's disease
Dementia with Lewy bodies
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⁉️sources from my experiences and internet research ⁉️
Alcohol withdrawal
Hallucinogen use