Schizophrenic & its Treatment.
What causes Schizophrenic & Treatment
1.Neurotransmitter Changes in Brain ( Mostly High Dopamine)
2. Genetic Factors
3. Perinatal Factors
4. Drugs of abuse
5. Neuro anatomic changes
6. Brain Inflammations & Immune system abnormalities
7. Certain unknown factors.
It must be differentiated from other medical illnesses caused by substance abuse ( Cannabis most common) and medical illnesses mostly hormones associated.
Treatment : Treatment must begin as early as possible to prevent further damage and achieve full functional recovery.
Treatment of schizophrenia requires an integration of medical, psychological, and psychosocial inputs. The bulk of care occurs in an outpatient setting and is best carried out by a multidisciplinary team. Psychosocial rehabilitation is an essential part of treatment.
Antipsychotic medications, also known as neuroleptic medications diminish the positive symptoms of schizophrenia and prevent relapses. It is the main stay of treatment. Counselling is not the treatment of choice and it is only a add on therapy to achieve functional recovery.
Dr Rajeev gupta
Dr anshul Mahajan
Dr Akshit Mahajan