Schizophrenia Treatment in Bangalore & Hyderabad

Symptoms of schizophrenia

Symptoms may include –

• Hallucinations. This involves perceiving things that are not actually there.
• Delusions. This involves having false beliefs that are not based in reality.
• Disorganized thinking. This reflects in the person’s speech, which can sound meaningless or can comprise irrelevant or incomplete responses.
• Extremely disorganized behavior. Examples of this include childlike silliness, inappropriate posture, useless and excessive movement, etc.
• Negative symptoms. This involves showing a lack of emotion or change in expressions, neglecting hygiene, not making eye contact, withdrawing socially, or inability to experience pleasure.

Types of schizophrenia

• Paranoid type. This is the most common type. The symptoms include extreme paranoia, inappropriate emotional responses, odd behaviors, as well as showing little pleasure in life.
• Catatonic type. This is the rarest type. In this, the person shuts down emotionally, physically, and mentally. They may stand for long durations and have no facial expression. It becomes a medical emergency when it lasts for hours.
• Disorganized type. The symptoms include disorganized behaviors, thoughts, and speech patterns, making it difficult for others to understand the person. They may not have delusions or hallucinations, but show a lack of emotions via their facial expressions, mannerisms, or voice tone.
• Undifferentiated type. This type has some symptoms of different types such as disorganized, catatonic, or paranoid, but doesn’t fit in with any one type.
• Residual type. This includes having negative symptoms (lack of concentration, poor hygiene, slow movement, poor memory) and having a history of psychotic symptoms.

Causes for schizophrenia

The exact cause is not known, but it is believed that genetics, brain chemistry, and environmental factors play a role in schizophrenia.

Treatment for schizophrenia

Medications, individual psychotherapy, and family therapy are common treatment options for schizophrenia. Neurofeedback training and Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) are also other treatment options. For constant support and supervision, rehabilitation could also be considered.

If you or your loved one is suffering from schizophrenia, help is available. Cadabam’s is the best hospital for schizophrenia treatment. We also have schizophrenia rehabilitation centers in Bangalore. Reach out to us on our helpline number 9741476476.

FAQs

How do medications help in the treatment?

Medications can help relieve symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized thinking.

Why is psychotherapy required in the treatment process?

Psychotherapy helps the patient learn to deal with their negative thoughts and maladaptive behaviors, learn more about their illness and its effects, distinguish what is real from unreal, and manage everyday life.

Is schizophrenia curable?

No, schizophrenia is a lifelong condition that cannot be cured, but its symptoms can be managed.

What if the patient is unwilling to come to the hospital?

Cadabams also conducts home visits with medical and mental health professionals to help examine the patient and bring them to the hospital, if treatment is required. We also offer home services in which our professionals visit your loved one for regular appointments.