Schizoaffective Disorder - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors

About- Schizoaffective disorder is a mental disorder in which a person experiences a combination of schizophrenia symptoms, such as hallucinations or delusions, and mood disorder symptoms, such as depression or mania.

Symptoms-

Appetite change

Catatonia, (movement problem)

Concentrating problem

Confusion

Delusions

Depression

Disorganized thoughts or behaviors

Hallucinations

Hyperactive or manic mood

Impaired communication

Irritability

Paranoid thoughts

Poor personal hygiene

Insomnia

Social isolation

Speaking too quickly

Suicidal thought

Causes-
The exact cause of Schizoaffective disorder is not known. Genetics and variations in brain chemistry and structure may contribute to its development.

Risk factors
Factors that increase the risk of developing schizoaffective disorder include:

A family history of Schizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder

Stressful events

Taking psychoactive or psychotropic drug

Environmental factors

Exposure to viruses or toxins while in the womb

Birth defects

Specialists to visit
Clinical Psychologist
Psychiatrist

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References
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.nami.org
https://www.webmd.com