23/08/2019
What is SCHIZOPHRENIA?
Schiaophrenia is a disorder of the mind which affects the way you think. feel and behave.
The symptoms may affect your day to day life activities.
Schisophrenia affects more than 21 crores people worldwide.
I in 2 people living with schizophrenia does not receive care for the condition.
How will you know that you have SCHIZOPHRENIA and when does it start? You can have any of the below symptoms (hallucinations, delusions and disorganized thinking) and / or other symptoms Symptoms of schizophrenia usually start from age 16-30 years Men often develop symptoms at a younger age than women.
What causes SCHIZOPHRENIA?
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Who is at risk for SCHIZOPHRENIA?
Paients having a family history of schizophrenia.
Increase immune system activation,such as from inflammation or autoimmune disease.
People with expossure to toxins or viruses that may impact brain development and some pregnancy and birth complications.
Taking mind-altering drugs during teen yrs and young adulthood.
SCHIZOPHRENIA symptoms.
Poor grooming or hygiene '(Do not usually pay attention to their personal appearance).
Talking in a dull voice.
Showing no facial expression (such as a smile or frown).
Having trouble experiencing happiness' and loss of ability and enjoyment in life.
Having trouble planning and sticking with an activity, such as grocery shopping.
Talking very litle to other people, even when it is important.
Difficulty in understanding information and using that information to make decisions.
Trouble focusing or paying attention.
Not able to use information immediately after learning it.
What happen if there is consumption of drugs and alcohol by a patient with SCHIZOPHRENIA?
Role of drugs and alcohol.
Use of drugs and alcohol makes schizophrenia treatment less addictive.
Drugs abuse can increase rate of other medical illness such as hepatitis,heart disease, and infectious disease,as well as trauma,and homelessness in people with schizophrenia.
Drugs like ma*****na make symptoms worse.
How can you take care of yourself in SCHIZOPHRENIA.
Take medicines regularly(Follow the doctor's instruction carefully).
Get at least 8 hours of sleep everyday.
Spend time with your friends and relatives.
Regularly consult the treatment team.
Any other related query please contact
Dr Rakesh Kr Singh...
