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Schizophrenia 1: Schizophrenia is a psychiatric disorder characterized by hallucinations and delusional beliefs where a person is unable to distinguish between reality and imagination. The condition tends to have a chronic nature and can be severely debilitating if treatment isn't sought. The exact cause is unknown but many experts believed that it is often the result of a genetic predisposition coupled with an environmental trigger. Type 1 is linked to a genetic defect on chromosome 5q23-q35. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Schizophrenia 1 is available below.
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Prognosis for Schizophrenia 1: Treatment can alleviate symptoms but patients often tend to suffer symptoms throughout the rest of their lives. Treatment plans must be adhered to in order to avoid complications such as suicide or acts of violence. The best prognosis is achieved by early management of the condition with strict adherence to the treatment plan. Factors which increase the risk of a good prognosis: Being female Rapid onset of symptoms Increased age of onset Mainly positive rather than negative symptoms Presence of mood symptoms Good level of functioning before illness Good support network and positive attitude from people around them
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