Saturday, October 19, 2019

CAUSES OF SCHIZOPHRENIA

CAUSES OF SCHIZOPHRENIA




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  1. Genetic Inheritance

  • Schizophrenia tends to run in families, but no single gene is thought to be responsible. But, if someone is having genes that make he or she more vulnerable to the condition, that does not mean he or she will develop schizophrenia. If there is no history of schizophrenia in a family, the chances of developing it are less than 1 percent. However, that risk rises to 10 percent if one of the parents was diagnosed. 



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    2. Brain development

  • People with schizophrenia shown that there are slight differences in their brain structures. The changes are not seen in all people with schizophrenia only but also can occur in people who do not have  any mental illness. 



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    3. Neurotransmitter

  • Neurotransmitters are chemicals that carry messages between brain cells. Schizophrenia may be caused by a change in the level of these two neurotransmitters, dopamine and serotonin. 





    4. Pregnancy and birth complications

  • People who experienced complications before and during their birth are more likely to develop schizophrenia. For example, low birth weight, premature labor, and lack of oxygen during birth. 




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    5. Stress

  • It does not cause schizophrenia but can trigger its development. For example, someone who is having stressful life events such as losing job, divorce, the end of a relationship, physical, sexual and emotional abuse may be triggered to develop schizophrenia. 




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    6. Drug abuse

  • Drugs also do not directly cause schizophrenia, but if someone is misusing the drugs, it may increasing the risk of developing schizophrenia. Using certain drugs such as cannabis, cocaine and amphetamines may trigger symptoms of schizophrenia. Usage of cocaine and amphetamines may lead to psychosis. 

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