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 01:55

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

Parkinson's disease

Pharmaceutical drug (abuse or side effects)

Narcolepsy

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PTSD

Seizures

Dementia with Lewy bodies

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Bipolar disorder

Stress

Grief (yes, sadly)

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⁉️sources from my experiences and internet research ⁉️

Alzheimer's disease,

Head injury

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Migraines

Infection

Charles Bonnet syndrome

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Mental disorder

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

Delirium tremens

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Alcohol withdrawal

Sleep disorders

Brain Tumors

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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

Alcohol

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Withdrawal from benzodiazepines

Hallucinogen use

Fever

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