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

Last Updated: 02.07.2025 00:23

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

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

Affective disorders

Migraines

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Alzheimer's disease,

Stress

Infection

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Charles Bonnet syndrome

Narcolepsy

Seizures

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Bipolar disorder

Fever

Parkinson's disease

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Mental disorder

Dementia with Lewy bodies

Sleep disorders

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PTSD

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

Withdrawal from benzodiazepines

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Hallucinogen use

Alcohol

Grief (yes, sadly)

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Alcohol withdrawal

Delirium tremens

Pharmaceutical drug (abuse or side effects)

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Brain Tumors

Head injury

⁉️sources from my experiences and internet research ⁉️

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