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If a 30 year old has paranoid schizophrenia could the mother have it as well?
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There is a fairly strong genetic component to schizophrenia, but a mother cannot inherit it from her son. He, however, could have inherited some of the tendencies from her.
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If a 30 year old has schizophrenia could the mother have it as well?
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.
How are age and gender linked to schizophrenia?
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.
How does paranoid schizophrenia differ from disorganized schizophrenia?
Disorganized Schizophrenia is the most common type of schizophrenia, causing a person to think illogically. It leads to uncontrolled actions making it hard for them to do normal daily activities such as eat, or bathe. They have a hard time expressing their thoughts and understanding what others are trying to say. Paranoid schizophrenia is drastically different from disorganized schizophrenia in many ways. Those who suffer from paranoid schizophrenia can still complete normal daily tasks by themselves. They can still concentrate well and have good use of their memory, unlike those with the disorganized form of the disease. Those with paranoid schizophrenia though suffer from delusions of the senses. Many people assume that people just "see things" but they also hear, smell and can feel things that aren't actually there. They also often suffer from extreme emotions such as jealousy, sadness, happiness, sexual desire and more. All types of Schizophrenia can be treated with medication and therapy but no cure has been found.
Can a paranoid schizophrenic do MBBS?
What any person with paranoid schizophrenia is able to do depends on that person. Some individuals with properly medicated and well controlled mental illness are able to have satisfying lives and to be successful in whatever career they choose. However the emphasis must be on "properly medicated and well controlled."
What types of schizophrenia are there?
Child schizophrenia adult schizophrenia and catatonic don’t forget something people with schizophrenia they are very smart JESUS ESQUIVEL 1190 west Monroe St apt A wytheville va 24382 check this website most famous people with schizophrenia thanks behave yourself.
What gene is the schizophrenia disease located on?
There is no one gene for schizophrenia. However, there are many different genes that may contribute to schizophrenia. A gene on chromosome 1 in the 22 family is implicated in schizophrenia, as well as genes on chromosomes 11 and 6.
Is schizophrenia a type of birth defect?
Its a type of mental illness. Technically yes, it is a birth defect since schizophrenia has to do with how the brain develops before birth. The exact causes of it is not known, but its a certain area of the brain that is not developed properly. It also can be genetic as well as hereditary. If schizophrenia runs in families, or if a parent has the mental illness and the mother is pregnant, there's a 50% out of 100 chance that the baby could develop it and it usually is present before birth but symptoms don't start showing until the child is older. (for genetic schizophrenia, the child`s synptoms show at the age of two). Schizophrenia is very rare(especially childhood schizophrenia) and it only affects 1% of the american population eith the most being adults. it`s rare in both adults but is extremely rare in children and babies.
What is the popular cake?
Well, the best cake you could get would be your mother...
How would you explain schizophrenia to a young child?
"Schizophrenia is a disease that makes you not be able to think very well. If you have schizophrenia, you might think that people are trying to hurt you even if they aren't. You also might hear or see things that aren't there."
What kind of treatments are available treatment of Schizophrenia ?
Treatment for schizophrenia typically includes a combination of antipsychotic medications, therapy (such as cognitive-behavioral therapy), and support services. In severe cases, hospitalization may be necessary. It's important for individuals with schizophrenia to work closely with a mental health professional to develop an individualized treatment plan.
Who did a cover to radioheads paranoid android?
Many people have covered Paranoid Android but the most well known would be: Weezer Brad Mehldau Christopher O'Riley
Is schizophrenia an official diagnosis?
Yes, schizophrenia is an official diagnosis in the DSM-IV-TR and the ICD-10, as well as being accepted as an official diagnosis by most clinicians.
