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Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that makes it difficult to tell the difference between real and unreal experiences, to think logically, to have normal emotional responses, and to behave normally in social situations. |
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Symptoms
Schizophrenia may have a variety of symptoms. Usually the illness develops slowly over months or even years. At first...
Causes
Schizophrenia is a complex illness. Even experts in the field are not sure what causes it. Some doctors think that th...
Tests
Because other diseases can cause symptoms of psychosis, psychiatrists should make the final diagnosis. The diagnosis ...
Treatments
During an episode of schizophrenia, you may need to stay in the hospital for safety reasons, and to provide for basic...
Drugs
Schizophrenia is the most chronic and disabling of the severe mental disorders, associated with abnormalities of brai...
Alternative Therapies
Schizophrenia is the most chronic and disabling of the severe mental disorders, associated with abnormalities of brai...
Complications
People with schizophrenia have a high risk of developing a substance abuse problem. Use of alcohol or other drugs inc...
Prevention
The best way to prevent symptoms from coming back is to take the medication your doctor prescribed. Because side effe...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if: Voices are telling you to hurt yourself; You are feeling hopeless and overwhelmed;...
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