Diagnosis For Schizophrenia
Diagnosis
A doctor will make a diagnosis of schizophrenia based on a patients symptoms and how long they have lasted.
Diagnostic Criteria
Psychiatrists use as diagnostic criteria:
- If a patient has at least one active flare-up lasting a month or more. The flare-up consists of at least two characteristic symptoms (such as hallucinations, delusions, evidence of disorganized thinking and speaking, and emotional unresponsiveness with a flat speaking tone). If the patient has particularly bizarre...
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Diagnosis of Schizophrenia
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Schizophrenia
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Schizophrenia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Schizophrenia may have a variety of symptoms. Usually the illness develops slowly over months or years. Like other chronic illnesses, schizophrenia... Read more »
Schizotypal personality disorder
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Prevention There is no known prevention. Awareness of risk, such as a family history of schizophrenia, may allow early diagnosis. ... Read more »
Psychosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Psychotic symptoms may include:Disorganized thought and speechFalse beliefs that are not based in reality (delusions), especially unfounded fear or... Read more »
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