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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.
Web Results
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Schizophrenia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Offers history, diagnosis, causes, treatment, recovery and rehabilitation.
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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 Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment and Research ...
How can a person participate in schizophrenia research? ... This brochure presents information on the symptoms of schizophrenia, when the symptoms appear, ...
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...
Encyclopedia: Schizophrenia
News
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Low Childhood IQ Tied to Risk of Later Mental Disorders...
MONDAY, Dec. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Children with lower IQ have an increased risk of developing schizophrenia, depression, generalized anxiety disorder and other psychiatric problems...
Dec 01, 2008
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Targeted Therapy for Schizophrenia
In one of the first instances of targeted drug design in psychiatric treatment, researchers have found an experimental agent that shows promise in addressing working memory impairments that occur in schizophrenia. ...
Dec 02, 2008
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
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Doctor-moderated Forums
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differential diagnosis
Could I please ask, what exactly is meant by the term differential diagnosis? For example, patient A is diagnosed as suf...
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Stree and schizophrenia
Does stress cause schizophrenia? What is the relationship between these 2?
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question about onset of schizophrenia
Is it possible to develop schizophrenia as a small child? I have heard of it showing up around age 12 but never younger t...
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 - 4 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
FAQs
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What is schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia is a biological brain disease which impairs the ability to think rationally and relate well to others. Persons with schizophrenia may have hallucinations and delusions.
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How common is schizophrenia?
About one person in 100 is diagnosed with schizophrenia.
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Can schizophrenia be cured?
Schizophrenia is a long-term illness, lasting for many years or even a lifetime. At this time, there is no cure for schizophrenia. However, the illness can be managed by psychosocial ...
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