Paranoid schizophrenia

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.
This page provides information for Paranoid schizophrenia.

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