Question 1

whats schizophreniform disorder?

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Shorter-term : It's considered one of the psychotic disorders, similar to schizophrenia. The difference is that an episode of this disorder lasts between 1 and 6 months.

Question 2

how do u get schizophreniform disorder?

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Heredity: Schizophreniform d/o basically means someone who has signs and symptoms consistent with schizophrenia, but for less than six months. There can be other conditions including physical ailments which can mimic the symptoms of schizophrenia. Be sure and see a board certified psychiatrist and good luck.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: schizophreniform disorder?

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Schizophreniform: Basically schizophrenia symptoms that occur more than a month but less than 6 months.   So in some cases can be considered an early diagnosis that can turn into a diagnosis of schizophrenia, or in other cases is a transient case likely due to some other factor.   Delusion, hallucinations, disorganized speech and/or behavior and shallow or blunted emotions are among the important symptoms.

Question 4

what is the treatment for schizophreniform disorder?

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Antipsychotics: Schizophreniform disorder is, essentially, the early stages of schizophrenia, with symptoms lasting no more than 6 months and not necessarily causing major impairment.  About 1/3 recover within 6 months; the remaining 2/3 go on to a diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder..

Question 5

hi, doctors! 
im suffer from schizophreniform disorder. how long i take medication for this mental illness?

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Can't say: We don't know what medications you take nor your personal history. Sometimes it takes more than one psychiatric medication to treat this condition. Additionally, you may have trials of some medications that are successful and others that are not. For some, the medication regimen may be complex. There isn't a a way to provide you a prediction. Take care.

Question 6

what medicines are use for lou gehrig's disease?

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Treatment: It's mostly supportive, but a drug called Riluzole is approved for ALS and it's thought to work by decreasing glutamate mediated motor neuron cell death.

Question 7

hi.. what is the best drugs,  pencillamin or trientine for wilson's disease?

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Wilson's disease: Check out http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/wilsons-disease/ds00411 for info re wilson's disease which is autosomal recessive cause of excess copper. Both Penicillamine & trientine are used to chelate & remove excess copper. There's no best drug for everyone but rather a best drug for you. Talk to your doc about what's available to you, what's affordable, and what side effects are tolerable to you.

Question 8

what  medicines  help with degenerative disc disease?

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A variety: Of non steroidal anti inflammatory medication as long as there are no contraindications like allergies, use of blood thinners, kidney or liver disease or ulcer/reflux issues .  Tylenol (acetaminophen) is an option.  Other types of drugs like cymbalta, Elavil and neurontin/lyrica may also help.  Ideally, not smoking, regular exercise and weight control are also helpful.  Good levels of vitamin d also are important.

Question 9

what are the ways to control panic disorder without medicine?

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Panic: Eathing exercises, meditation, yoga, relaxation techniques.

Question 10

what is the most common drug used to treat cushing's disease?

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Several: Cushing's disease is a state of increased glucocorticoid production stemming from the pituitary gland (described by Harvey Cushing in 1932) and the aim is to decrease/eliminate such production. Aside from surgical/radiation approach (depending on size and location), drugs that are most often used for the control of cortisol secretion here in the US are ketoconazole, Metyrapone and mitotane.

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