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Biological Causes Of Schizophrenia

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Causes

No single cause may ever be found for bipolar disorder. Instead, a combination of biologic, genetic, and environmental factors appears to trigger and perpetuate the chemical imbalances in the brain that shape this complex disorder. Biologic factors observed or considered in bipolar disorder, as detected by use of imaging scans and other tests, include:

Oversecretion of cortisol, a stress hormone
Excessive influx of calcium into brain cells
Abnormal hyperactivity in parts of the brain associat...

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Expert & Community Posts

NAMI 2007 Convention: Interview with E. Fuller Torrey

By Robin Cunningham , Health Expert

...and believed that the causes of schizophrenia were biological. My doctor took a significant risk... Read more »

New Research in Schizophrenia Treatment

By Robin Cunningham , Health Expert

Being a biological scientist by training with graduate work in psychology, and having developed... Read more »

The Top Ten Questions to Ask Your Doctor

By Christina Bruni , Health Expert

...interactions and side effects. 3. What is the biological effect of this medication, and what... Read more »

An Interview With Ephriam Levy

By Christina Bruni , Health Expert

The "100 Individuals with Schizophrenia" interview campaign continues with a candid talk with... Read more »

Mental Illness Awareness Week

By Christina Bruni , Health Expert

...do so why should I care? Reality: SZ is a no-fault biological brain disorder that affects a... Read more »

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Schizophrenia: Risk Factors

Schizophrenia is the most common psychotic condition.AgeSchizophrenia can occur at any age, but it tends to first develop (or at least become evident) between adolescence and young... Read more »

Schizophrenia: Symptoms

Research indicates that symptoms in childhood strongly predict disease in adulthood. In one long-term study, over 40% of people with schizophrenia who developed the disease in young adulthood... Read more »

Bipolar Disorder Prognosis

PrognosisMedical evidence has shown that patients with bipolar disorder have higher death rates from suicide, heart problems, and death from all causes than those in the general population. Patients... Read more »

Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Diagnosis

A diagnosis of restless legs syndrome or nocturnal leg cramps often relies solely on the patient's description of symptoms. In general, the recommended approach is first to take a sleep and... Read more »

Bipolar Medications

LithiumLithium (Carbolith, Duralith, Lithobid, Lithizine, Eskalith, Lithane) is one of the standard mood stabilizing drugs for bipolar disorder. Lithium is extremely helpful for most... Read more »

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