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 are typical signs of celiac disease?

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Weight loss: If you are experiencing unexplained weight loss, gastrointestinal symptoms especially after having eaten gluten (usually in wheat), and even nerve problems (numbness, you should considered being tested for gluten intolerance.  A simple blood test may provide the diagnosis (although not as definitive as an intestinal biospy) but you must be eating gluten for the test to be accurate.

Question 7

what are the signs of having dissociative personality disorder?

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Can be difficult: One has to be careful with this diagnosis, as individuals can be prone to believing they have this based upon unwitting reinforcment of the idea by an inexperienced or naive professional.  This is serious and one should find and experienced provider.  Often there is a history of abuse, and disting periods of time where an individual has conductied activities for which they have no recall.

Question 8

is slurred speech a sign of some disease?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Depending if acute, or long standing--could be stroke!
but can be medication effect, after head trauma, tumor, etc---need urgent evaluation if acute.

Question 9

is skin darkening a sign of some disease?

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Yes,pigmentation?: Multiple causes depending about distribution, spread, etc'
need valuation.

Question 10

what are early signs of huntingtons disease?

Accepted Answer

Many signs: 50% of Huntington's patient develop psychiatric symptoms and 50% develop neurological symptoms which are usually involuntary movements - including chorea,a the tho sis, dystopia and tics.

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