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My mom has been suffering from paranoid schizophrenia. We are already consulting a psychiatrist in Hyderabad. But we moved to Visakhapatnam now and now we are looking for a best psychiatrist and psychologist in the town to treat the same. Can you please recommend?

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Hello there, Schizophrenia requires lifelong treatment, even when symptoms have subsided. Treatment with medications and psychosocial therapy can help manage the condition. During crisis periods or ...  Read More

I think I have paranoid schizophrenia any help would be great I am depressed and I have trouble going in crowd and I think everyone is plotting against me plus voices in head

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Hello kindly consult psychiatrist for further evaluation and treatment. ...  Read More

Suffering from schizophrenia paranoid for the last 11 years. taking allopathy treatment. got relief up to some extent but not enough to lead a meaningful life. pl. let me know if it has cure in homeopathy. i will revert back to u with full details after hearinf from u Thanking you

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While difficult schools of medication might help you deal with your symptoms, regular counselling will help you find meaning in your life. Discussing your thoughts and emotions with someone can help y ...  Read More

Hi, i am shravan kumar being treated from paranoid schizophrenia for 2 years 5 mnths. in starting it was psychosis. now its paranoid. in this period of time i lost my interest in things and works and everything. medication doesn't give me any motivation instead giving dizziness. what do i do? please help me.

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Hello there.... I went through your query.... Treatment of paranoid schizophrenia involves a lifelong commitment; no cure for schizophrenia exists. Treatment, essentially the same for all types of the ...  Read More

Suffering from paranoid schizophrenia since 1997 .on medication since 2004.presently was on aripiprazole10 mg and venlafaxine150 mg .have left medicines since 2mths.suffering from depression and anxiety in morning till mid afternoon.please advise

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You need to consult your psychiatrist soon. You seem to be having schizophrenia along with some depression as per your prescription. In either case it will be wise to consult the psychiatrist before s ...  Read More

My mother was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia 2 years back, she recovered completely and her medications were stopped in May 2017. Her condition has relapsed now She is on medication again from last week. She is taking Qutan 50 mg and Ativan 1 mg on SOS basis. She is also diabetic. Her condition is not improving, instead becoming worse.

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Sorry to hear about your mother's recurrence of schizophrenic illness. Sometimes stress among various other factors can trigger recurrence. Although it is prudent to restart medication which had previ ...  Read More

Hi, My mother has been sufferring from paranoid schizophrenia since more than 25 years now. Recently we visited psychiatrist who guided us very well about the treatment.To have second opinion about the same, we consulted our family doctor(senior, very well experinced).He was doubtful about post treatment outcome, maybe only for temporary period. No

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Schizophrenia i s treatable(controllable) like diabetes and hypertension but not curable. If your mother is not willing to visit a psychiatrist/ doctor, you can request a home visit by a psychiatrist ...  Read More

I think my Girlfriend turned fiance is suffering from Paranoid Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder . Because she thinks always that me and her friends are planing and plotting against her . She thinks that CCTV and microphone are installed in her room. And thinks I m not serious about her. Earlier she used to think all her previous employers were pl

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Hi, I think your doubt is spot considering the symptoms you mentioned are typically that of paranoid schizophrenia. You need to explain it to the fiancés family that it is a serious which should ...  Read More

I was having delusions in 2016 when I was 19years old! I was had firm belief over whatever I was thinking! My parents took me to psychiatrist. He gave me midecines I took medicines for 8 months and discontinued later! After 6 months in2017 all of sudden I started having paranoid thoughts, delusions, very rare(2-3) times auditory hallucinations! I h

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Hi friend , your prescription seems to be on the right hands . Rather than contemplating on the treatment you can focus more on caring for the weight you have gained and the other duties your are supp ...  Read More

My brother living with paranoid schizophrenia for 25yrs, on medication. 3days ago he went missing. Has skipped medication. Whereabouts unknown. What is the risk he poses to himself and others?

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Risk is determined by what he has or has not done in the past. Just because he has diagnosis of P Schizophrenia doesn’t mean risk. However self neglect , not taking medications may aggravate issues an ...  Read More

About 10 days ago, I was walking in my hostel when a cat that lives around the hostel (essentially a stray) suddenly jumped at my leg. Right after that, I noticed it seemed to be chasing a fly or trying to catch something with its paws. I immediately checked my leg for any scratch marks but didn't see any. I am certain that I was not bitten. I also

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Hi If there are no scratch marks then no need to worry just cleaning the site is sufficient. ...  Read More

I have schizophrenia and also have gynaecomastia problem I want to do surgery for gynaecomastia is it OK to do surgery I am taking medicine for schizophrenia gynecomastia problem from age 17 I got schizophrenia at the age of 24 give some information to do gynaecomastia surgery

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Consult psychiatrist for further confirmation,gynecomastia is due to s/e of antipsychotics or is there any other problems ...  Read More

I was sufferring with paranoid schizohrenia. Doctor given m resperidone 3 mg. I am taking it for the past 4 months but it caused erectyle dysfunction in me. Can you suggest any good alternative for resperidone?

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Will Quetiapine cause constipation my friend 30 years old is diagnosed with schizophrenia she attempted suicide two times as they separated her child from her who is just 6 years old is this serious illness she is suffering from constipation since 1 month please do tell me some tips to make her normal

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Hello Ma'am, Apart from constipation, there is also a need to understand her illness further, because with 2 attempt to suicide, it is a high risk case and adequate medication has to be planned with s ...  Read More

My friend is diagnosed with Schizophrenia but I can't believe it. Is this serious illness I saw in internet she told she is having hallucination depression as a result her husband applied for divorce she wants to live with him but he is not accepting what am I to do can anyone recommend some medicines for her how to overcome it

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Hello Ma'am Schizophrenia diagnosis and illness is a type of mental illness, requiring good care from family members and a few medicines with counseling and therapy to patient and attenders of the pa ...  Read More

I am ok right now 90% doing well taking medications I just stopped thinking about any other individual I used to feel that my relatives will haress me i stopped thinking about them.. So i dont get paranoid thoughts I have been on medication for 12years My query is that is this neurochemical imbalance or state of mind I feel their was a wrong way o

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Hi.. the etiology for any psychiatric illnesses are neurochemical imbalances due to genetic factors and environmental stressors. You may need to continue with your medicines. ...  Read More

Is schizophrenia a lifelong disease? My sister has this since 1 yr for that consulted psychiatrist and continued medications for 1 yr , she was fine while taking medicines that's why doctor reduces the quantity of medicines slowly months after months by seeing the positive response and finally stopped the medicines ..she was also fine for 1 month w

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Hello Practo User, use homoeopathic medications for your problem to get Instant and effective results.Its Curable, no need to worry about. Homoeopathic medicines plays Excellent role to treat Such pr ...  Read More

Is schizophrenia a lifelong disease? My sister has this since 1 year. Earlier she was totally fine, last year only she experienced the symptoms like hallucinations and delusion and all ..after taking medicines she doesn't having the symptoms but after stopping the medicines prescribed by doctor, 1 months later she again then started the symptoms li

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Hi..Schizophrenia is usually a long-term illness, but it can be different for each person. With the right treatment, many people can control their symptoms and live well. Some may have times when thei ...  Read More

My fiancee 's grandmother and two aunt had schizophrenia, how likely it is that he and his father to have the mental illness?

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I am using madicine for schizophrenia from 6 years and gradually trapping dosage. When I can stop the medicine complety please suggest

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The best thing to do is ask your psychiatrist about the medication and follow the doctor’s suggestions thoroughly. The medications need to be taken as per a specific structure for a reason. ...  Read More

My brother is having this issue of Schizophrenia since last 5 years . We have tried various methods and treatments but nothing seems to be working at the moment. I was wondering if it was possible to have a three way video consultation as I don't live near him . Can you also advise me what is the process to start the treatment and what are the c

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Well you can try online consultation once if he is behaviourally stable. Mostly for schizophrenia offline consultations are preferred, as psychiatrist has to do proper examination of patients and afte ...  Read More

In college days I used to smoke, drink alcohol, smoke ganja, weed. After lockdown I remained packed at my home and I was hit by schizophrenia in lockdown(2020), I was unable to sleep, bath, eat properly, speak, walk also I used to walk at midnight having my eyes closed(neend me chalna in Hindi), I felt like my legs were raising automatically above

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My mom suffering from schizophrenia since almost 10years now She says things which is unbelievable in this world and can never happen She gets sick due to this and doesnt want to see a doctor if we force her she blackmails us even doesnt wants to take meds What to do in such cases

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Schizophrenia is an illness with many having delusions and hallucinations, discuss these with your treating psychiatrist, he/she will tell how to handle these situations. Good luck ...  Read More

Hi I want to know can schizophrenia can be cured with therapy..if yes how..because person doesn't realize the problems.

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Therapy can do psycho education about the disorder..schizophrenia requires holistic aproach medicine and therapy both.. ...  Read More

My brother wad diagnosed with symptoms of schizophrenia last month. Doctor prescribed him an anti psychotic drug to reduce his delusions but he is not consuming those medicines. Please note that the he still lives at home with my mother and the area we live in doesn't have any good psychiatric facilities. We found a doctor nearest to our home but

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consult with psychiatrist either online or offline ...  Read More

What kind of people develop schizophrenia , I want to know the nature of people who later on develop schizophrenia

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There is no specific trait that can predict a patient can develop schizophrenia.. There are multiple aspects that can lead to it.. ...  Read More

What is meaning of neurodevelopmental disorder? Is schizophrenia neurodegenerative or neurodevelopmental disorder?

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Schizophrenia is largely considered a neurodegenerative condition! Neurodevelopmental disorders are Autism spectrum disorders. ...  Read More

I was diagnosed depression in 2013 and schizophrenia in 2019. I take olanzapine 15mg, Fluoxetine 40mg. Which disease may happen in future due to side effects?

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Greetings If medicines are monitored well then no side effects Thank you ...  Read More

Hello sir, I am now facing laziness issues of schizophrenia otherwise i am fine. Please suggest me next course of action.

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Take bach flowers remady. Rescue remady. 3 time in a day for month ...  Read More

My mother have schizophrenia, 12 days back we have given long acting injection by making her understand that she is suffering from schizophrenia as she was not taking medicine from last 1 year. But now she is taking medicine restonorm willingly. So could you tell how long take to see the effect of this medicine?

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Please wait for 10-15 days ...  Read More

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