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Schizophrenia is a mental disorder. It difficult for a person to tell the difference between real and unreal experiences, to think logically, to have normal emotional responses to others, and to behave normally in socia...
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Symptoms
Catatonic type: Motor disturbances; Stupor; Negativism; Rigidity; Agitation; Inability to take care of personal needs; ...
Causes
Schizophrenia is a complex and puzzling illness. Even the experts in the field are not exactly sure what causes it. Som...
Tests
Because other diseases can also cause symptoms of psychosis, psychiatrists should make the final diagnosis. The diagnos...
Treatments
During an acute episode of schizophrenia, hospitalization is often required to promote safety, and to provide for the p...
Drugs
Patients with schizophrenia have a lifetime prevalence of 80% for major depression; others suffer from phobias or other...
Alternative Therapies
Alternative and complementary therapies that are being investigated for the treatment of schizophrenia include. Alterna...
Complications
Noncompliance with medication will frequently lead to a relapse of symptoms; Physical illness occurs at high rates amon...
Prevention
The best way to prevent relapses is to continue to take the prescribed medication. Because side effects are one of the ...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if: Voices are telling you to hurt yourself; You are unable to care for yourself; You ar...
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