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Definition

Schizophrenia is a disorder of dual or multiple personality. It is considered a chronic, severe, which is characterized by loss of contact with reality (psychosis), delusions, presence of hallucinations (false perceptions), abnormal thinking and impaired social and occupational functioning of the individual.

Etiology

Currently unknown specific cause of schizophrenia but is known to have a genetic basis in addition to external factors: environmental stress and / or viral infections.

Types of Schizophrenia

• · Paranoid schizophrenia

• Disorganized schizophrenia

• Catatonic schizophrenia

• Schizophrenia undifferentiated

Paranoid schizophrenia is characterized by the presence of auditory hallucinations or delusions

Schizophrenia is characterized by disorganized behavior and disorganized speech

Catatonic schizophrenia is characterized by excessive motor activity and strange postures

Undifferentiated schizophrenia is characterized by the presence of a mixture of symptoms

Treatment

• antipsychotic drugs

1. chlorpromazine
2. fluphenazine
3. haloperidol
4. loxapine
5. mesoridazine
6. molindone
7. perphenazine
8. pimozide
9. thioridazine
10. thiothixene
11. trifluoperazine

• Psychotherapy

• Rehabilitation and support

Stimulating the patient to continue treatment and assist in this process is vital for recovery. Remember that people
with schizophrenia and that appropriate treatment can lead a normal, full life.

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