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Schizophrenia

Alternate Names : Schizophrenic Disorder

Schizophrenia | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

The exact symptoms vary from person to person. There are five main types of symptoms:

  • delusions, which are firmly held personal beliefs that are false. For example, a person may believe that aliens are trying to control him or her, or that FBI agents are out to get him or her.
  • hallucinations, in which a person senses things that don't exist. For example, a person may hear voices that no one else can hear, or see things that aren't there.
  • disorganized speech, which can make it hard to understand a person with this condition
  • disorganized or bizarre behavior. This may include violent behavior, strange movements, or a lack of movement.
  • "negative" symptoms, or an absence of things that most people have. For example, a person with schizophrenia may lack energy, emotion, or the ability to feel pleasure.
  • inability to concentrate
  • In addition, a person with schizophrenia often has social, work, or relationship problems because of the symptoms.


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    Author: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
    Reviewer: Adam Brochert, MD
    Date Reviewed: 06/04/01



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