A subtype of schizophrenia characterized by prominent delusions (typically persecutory or grandiose) or hallucinations in the context of a relative preservation of cognitive functioning and affect
Symptoms of Paranoid schizophrenia
The following features are indicative of Paranoid schizophrenia:
auditory hallucinations
paranoid delusions
It is possible that Paranoid schizophrenia shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
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Common Causes of Paranoid schizophrenia
The following are the most common causes of Paranoid schizophrenia:
prenatal exposure to a viral infection
low oxygen levels during birth
exposure to a virus during infancy
early parental loss or separation
verbal abuse
physical abuse
Other Causes of Paranoid schizophrenia
The following are the less common causes of Paranoid schizophrenia:
sexual abuse in childhood
Risk Factors for Paranoid schizophrenia
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Paranoid schizophrenia:
most prominent in children
Prevention of Paranoid schizophrenia
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Paranoid schizophrenia. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
prevent prenatal exposure to a viral infection
fulfil low oxygen levels during birth
avoid exposure to viruses during infancy
inhibit early parental loss or separation
Occurrence of Paranoid schizophrenia
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Paranoid schizophrenia cases seen each year worldwide:
Not common between 50K - 500K cases
Common Age Group
Paranoid schizophrenia can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Paranoid schizophrenia can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Paranoid schizophrenia
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Paranoid schizophrenia:
DSM-IV criteria: To observe the presence of symptoms for certain periods of time such as delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, grossly disorganized or catatonic behaviour or negative symptoms
Complications of Paranoid schizophrenia if untreated
Yes, Paranoid schizophrenia causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Paranoid schizophrenia is left untreated:
self injury
depression
inability to work
aggressive behavior
anxiety disorders
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Paranoid schizophrenia
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Paranoid schizophrenia:
Psychotherapy: Helps to normalize thought patterns
Electroconvulsive therapy: To induce changes in brain chemistry that can quickly reverse symptoms of disease
Vocational skills training: To improve the vocal problems
Patient Support for Treatment of Paranoid schizophrenia
The following actions may help Paranoid schizophrenia patients:
Family support: Provides support and education to patient
Time for Treatment of Paranoid schizophrenia
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Paranoid schizophrenia to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
More than 1 year
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
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