Walking corpse syndrome (also called Cotard's syndrome or Cotard's delusion) is a rare neuropsychiatric condition in which patients believe parts of their body are missing, or that they are dying, dead, or don't exist. It is usually a symptom of another psychiatric condition rather than a disease on its own.

What causes walking corpse disorder?

The cause of Cotard's syndrome, a neuropsychiatric condition, is unknown, but certain conditions are likely to cause it, including dementia, encephalopathy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, stroke, subdural bleeding, epilepsy, and migraine.

What is Cotards?

Cotard's syndrome is a relatively rare condition that was first described by Dr. Jules Cotard in 1882. Cotard's syndrome comprises any one of a series of delusions that range from a belief that one has lost organs, blood, or body parts to insisting that one has lost one's soul or is dead.1.