Question

what are the causes and symptoms of schizophrenia?

Answer 1

Causes: 
The exact cause of the disease is still not known. However. some theories have proposed following causes of this disease.

Genetic causes: It is thought that the parents or close relatives having the disorder may transfer it to the offspring. It is though that disorder in many genes may trigger the disorder. 

Environmental causes: The environmental causes include drug addiction, prenatal stress, Viral and immune disorders etc.

Symptoms of schizophrenia:

Confused thinking

Hallucinations

Delusions

Reduced social engagement

Lack of motivation etc.

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Answer 2

Schizophrenia is characterised by thoughts or experiences that seem out of touch with reality, disorganised speech or behaviour and decreased participation in daily activities. Difficulty with concentration and memory may also be present.

People may experience:

Behavioural: social isolation, disorganised behaviour, aggression, agitation, compulsive behaviour, excitability, hostility, repetitive movements, self-harm, or lack of restraint

Cognitive: thought disorder, delusion, amnesia, belief that an ordinary event has special and personal meaning, belief that thoughts aren't one's own, disorientation, memory loss, mental confusion, slowness in activity, or false belief of superiority

Mood: anger, anxiety, apathy, feeling detached from self, general discontent, loss of interest or pleasure in activities, elevated mood, or inappropriate emotional response

Psychological: hallucination, paranoia, hearing voices, depression, fear, persecutory delusion, or religious delusion

Speech: circumstantial speech, incoherent speech, rapid and frenzied speaking, or speech disorder

Also common: fatigue, impaired motor coordination, or lack of emotional response



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