It's typical onset is young adulthood. A stressful event / series of stressful event, drug use, and other factors may play a role in triggering schizophrenia. However, in many cases, no trigger can be identified.
Researchers have also found a greater frequency of viral genes in the cerebrospinal fluid of schizophrenics. Although it suggests that viruses could play a role in the disease, it's uncertain whether the viruses cause the onset of schizophrenia or if they are a result of it.
Genetic factorsWithout a doubt, genes play a role in schizophrenia. However, given the statistics compiled, it has been determined that a predisposition to the disease alone is not enough to develop schizophrenia, meaning it cannot be determined if one will develop schizophrenia solely based on family history (although one might be more at risk). Many genes have been studied, but a complex disorder like schizophrenia is likely the work of many genes. Here is some evidence that points to genes:Schizophrenia is a truly devastating disability marked by multiple symptoms, severity of the disorder and an uncertain outcome.
There are multiple possibilities as to what causes this; some scientists believe the potential maybe present at birth, others think it is caused by a combination of a defect in the brain, a traumatic life event and predisposition or family history.
Currently it appears to be a combination of genetic, neurobiological, and environmental factors. A leading neurobiological, hypothesis looks at the connection between the disease and excessive levels of dopamine, a chemical that transmits signals in the brain.
The genetics connection has gained more steam by the recent discovery that close relatives of schizophrenics are ten times as likely to develop the disorder then people in the general population.
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First of all Schizophrenia is a challenging disorder that makes it difficult to distinguish what is real or unreal, think clearly, manage emotions, relate to others, and function normally. What causes it, like all mental disorders we dont understand that much about it. Studies suggest genetics, if your parent has shizophrenia then that increases the percentage of their child by 10 percent. Although no common cause of schizophrenia has been identified in all individuals diagnosed with the condition, currently most researchers and clinicians believe it results from a combination of both brain vulnerabilities (either inherited or acquired) and life events.
Schizophrenia may be caused by abnormalities in the brain, neurotransmitter over-abundances or shortages, or genetics (to give a very small summary of the possible causes). The risk factors are viral infection during pregnancy, older father's age, low income, having a close family member with schizophrenia, and drug use.
There is a genetic link, whereas those with a first degree relative who is schizophrenic is more likely to develop the disorder over those who have no family history. Severe abuse as a child has been correlated as well. Drug abuse may also be a factor.
Scientists know that schizophrenia runs in families. It occurs in 10 percent of people who have a first-degree relative with the disorder, such as a parent, brother, or sister. They also think interactions between genes and the environment are involved. Exposure to viruses or malnutrition before birth may be involved.
(Apex) Genetic and environmental condition
No, you can't be born with schizophrenia. Sometimes people confuse having schizophrenia at a very early age with being born with schizophrenia. For example, January "Jani" Schofield was diagnosed with schizophrenia at the age of six, and she is often falsely said to have been born with schizophrenia. However, there is no research that states that you can be born with schizophrenia.
Yes. Schizophrenia is partly genetic, meaning that if you have a relative with schizophrenia you are likely to also have schizophrenia. About 1/10 of people with a relative with schizophrenia develop schizophrenia, compared to 1/100 people without a relative with schizophrenia.
People with schizophrenia usually have normal cognitive function at the beginning of the course of schizophrenia.
Residual schizophrenia is caused by a partial recovery from schizophrenia. For an explanation of what causes schizophrenia, please see the related question.
Teenagers and young adults are most likely to get schizophrenia. Women with schizophrenia are more likely to have less severe schizophrenia and have paranoid schizophrenia, as well as developing schizophrenia at an average age of 25; men have a more severe course, with higher rates of disorganized and catatonic schizophrenia as well as developing schizophrenia at the average age of 18.
Catatonic schizophrenia.
Schizophrenia is on Axis I.
paranoid schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder
Dyslexia schizophrenia does not exist. The two conditions, dyslexia and schizophrenia, are completely different.
No, you cannot choose to have schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a mental illness. Because we don't know exactly what causes schizophrenia, it cannot be induced either.
Paranoid schizophrenia is one of a few types of schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a chronic mental illness in which reality is interpreted abnormally.