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Conditions treated: Mental Health, Schizophrenia
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Conditions treated: Mental Health, Schizophrenia
Treating Schizophrenia with Pinellia
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Schizophrenia Guide
- Summary
- Definition
- Symptoms
- Causes
- Treatment
- When to Contact a Medical Professional
- Possible Complications
- Outlook (Prognosis)
- Prevention
- Exams and Tests
- References
Definition
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 social situations.
Symptoms
Catatonic type: Paranoid type:
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Definition
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 social situations.
Symptoms
Catatonic type: Paranoid type:
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Causes
Schizophrenia is a complex and puzzling illness. Even the experts in the field are not exactly sure what causes it. Some doctors think that the brain may not be able to process information correctly. Genetic factors appear to play a role, as people who have family members with schizophrenia may be more likely to get the disease themselves. Some researchers believe that events in a person's environment may trigger schizophrenia. For example, problems during intrauterine development (infection) and birth may increase the risk for developing schizophrenia later in life. Psychological and social factors may also play some role in its development. However, the level of social and familial support appears to influence the course of illness and may be protective against relapse. There are 5 recognized types of schizophrenia: catatonic, ...
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Treatment
During an acute episode of schizophrenia, hospitalization is often required to promote safety, and to provide for the person's basic needs such as food, rest, and hygiene. Antipsychotic or neuroleptic medications work by changing the balances of chemicals in the brain and are used to control the symptoms of the illness. These medications are effective, but are also associated with side effects that may discourage a patient from taking them regularly. However, many of these side effects can be addressed, and should not prevent people from seeking treatment for this serious condition. Common side effects from traditional antipsychotics may include sedation and weight gain. Other side effects are known as extrapyramidal symptoms (muscle contractions, problems of movement and ...
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When to Contact a Medical Professional
Call your health care provider if:
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Possible Complications
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Outlook (Prognosis)
There are many different potential outcomes of schizophrenia. Most people with schizophrenia find that their symptoms improve with medication, and some achieve substantial control of the symptoms over time. However, others experience functional disability and are at risk for repeated acute episodes, particularly during the early stages of the illness. Supported housing, vocational rehabilitation, and other community support programs may be essential to their community tenure. People with the most severe forms of this disorder may remain too disabled to live independently, requiring group homes or other long-term, structured living environments.
Prevention
The best way to prevent relapses is to continue to take the prescribed medication. Because side effects are one of the most important reasons why people with schizophrenia stop taking their medication, it is very important to find the medication that controls symptoms without causing side effects. Always talk to your doctor about any adjustments in your medications, or your wish to discontinue them
Exams and Tests
Because other diseases can also cause symptoms of psychosis, psychiatrists should make the final diagnosis. The diagnosis is made based on a thorough psychiatric interview of the person and family members. As yet, there are no defining medical tests for schizophrenia. The following factors may suggest a schizophrenia diagnosis, but do not confirm it: CT scans of the head and other imaging techniques may identify some changes associated with schizophrenia in the research literature and may rule out other neurophysiological ...
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References
Rakel RE. Textbook of Family Practice . 6th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: WB Saunders; 2005:115-124. Marx J. Rosens Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice . 5th ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby; 2002:1541-1548.
Encyclopedia: Schizophrenia (wayne Shorter Album)
Schizophrenia , from the Greek roots schizein and phrn, phren- , is a psychiatric diagnosis that describes a mental illness characterized by impairments in the perception or expression of reality, most commonly manifesting as auditory hallucinations, paranoid or bizarre delusions or disorganized speech and thinking in the context of significant social or occupational dysfunction. Onset of symptoms typically occurs in young adulthood, with approximately 0.40.6% of the population affected. Diagnosis...
Web Results
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Schizophrenia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Despite its etymology, schizophrenia is not the same as dissociative identity disorder, previously known as multiple personality disorder or split ...
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Schizophrenia.com, Indepth Schizophrenia Information and Support
The Leading Independent Info Source on Schizophrenia Diagnosis, Treatments, News , Blogs, Support Groups and Education.
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NIMH Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a chronic, severe, and disabling brain disorder that affects about 1.1 percent of the U.S. population age 18 and older in a given year. ...
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NIMH Schizophrenia Complete Publication
Schizophrenia is a chronic, severe, and disabling brain disorder that has been recognized throughout recorded history. It affects about 1 percent of ...
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Schizophrenia
A manual designed to assist family members in coping with this disorder. This free site lists symptoms, crisis intervention strategies, dealing with ...
Guide Note
Wikipedia: Schizophrenia
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): Schizophrenia
MedlinePlus: Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a chronic disorder of the brain that involves of auditory delusions, hallucinations, and warped perceptions of reality.1
Schizophrenia usually presents symptoms in young adulthood. However, the onset of symptoms...
News
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Patients With Depressive Disorders Or Schizophrenia More Likely To Re-attempt...
Men and women who have tried to kill themselves and are suffering from unipolar disorder (major depression), bipolar disorder (manic depression) or schizophrenia are at a very high risk of committing suicide within a year...
Nov 19, 2008
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BEYONCE 'FIERCE' A FARCE
BEYONCE'S apparent schizophrenia on her new record - where her bootilicious real self and her bootilicious alter ego Sasha Fierce share tracks - is a confusing, ill-conceived and ultimately silly concept. ...
Nov 18, 2008
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Questions and Answers
Someone close to me has been battling depression for 17 years now. She is doing...
The symptoms of "Though her performance at work is highly erratic. Periods of poor apathetic performance interspersed with periods of high performance." suggest that she is bipolar- was she diagnosed? Depressives...
Asked by Maxim - 3 months ago
A friend of mine was diagnosed with schizophrenia. I read about it on the internet...
Don't know if this is or not. But when I was going through this. I used to have thoughts that people where talking about me. I would...
Asked by Rehberg - 5 months ago
My mother is 50 years old and i knew she was bi polar and tonight...
Sweetheart you would not recognize a sign if it run over you. as the sickness encroaches upon your mind it also removes rational thought. you will say to your self...
Asked by Byers - 3 months ago
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Schizophrenia Whats the Solution to Schizophrenia? - 9 replies
Whats the best solution to schizophrenia? and search schizophrenia. Look for address and it is in the first page in the bottom...
Dec 14, 2005
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Schizophrenia Nowadays Medical Standards for Schizophrenia - 14 replies
By today's medical standards, Jesus Christ and Muhammad, are both clear cut cases of Schizophrenia that has one classified as a nut case. Once the word " Schizophrenia " was stampeded...
Aug 14, 2007
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Schizophrenia I Need Advice On Schizophrenia Medication - 5 replies
Hi Everyone I have a brother who was diagnosed with Schizophrenia three years ago, He was given different medication at the beginning when his Schizophrenia was severe, but he condition improved
Aug 15, 2007
Question and Answer
How many symptoms of schizophrenia do you need to have to be diagnosed with it....
In order to be diagnosed with Schizophernia your must display at least 1-month duration of two or more positive symptoms, unless hallucinations or delusions are especially bizarre, in which case...
Asked by WhatToKnownext ? - 6 months ago
I have states that are incredibly intense when I have nonstop racing thoughts that I...
Schizophrenia doesn't involve mood swings. Practice one of the relaxation methods in sections 2, 11, 2c, or 2i, daily, and when needed, at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris Bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia...
Asked by albob3000 - 5 months ago
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What are symptoms of schizophrenia
Types of Schizophrenia and Schizophrenia Symptoms * Paranoid-type schizophrenia is characterized by delusions and auditory hallucinations but relatively normal intellectual functioning and expression of affect. The delusions can often be about being persecuted unfairly or...
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What is schizophrenia and its causes?
A severe form of psychological disorder where personality seems to disintergrate, emotions are reduced, perception is distorded, thinking and language are weird. There ae a number of type of schizophrenia including paranoid (a person is...
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Understanding: Schizophrenia
Learn how the hippocampus portion of the brain and schizophrenia are related on the Learning Channel's "Understanding."
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The Amazing Brain: Schizophrenia
In schizophrenia, the connection between the frontal lobe and the hippocampus is disrupted.
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Three million Americans are currently affected with schizophrenia. Learn more about this common disease.
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Documents
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Prenatal Exposure to Lead, -Aminolevulinic Acid, and Schizophrenia: Further Evidence...
A previously conducted study of prenatal lead exposure and schizophrenia using -aminolevulinic acid, a biologic marker of Pb exposure, in archived maternal serum samples collected from subjects enrolled in the Childhood Health and Development Study (1959...
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Schizophrenia and T. Gondii infestation from cats: an unexplored gut...
The Brain-Gut connection is the link between most of my documents. Currently I am using probiotics (along with Fish Oil/Cod Liver Oil) as the primary treatment for my schizophrenia, without any problems as yet, so...
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