I know theres no actual knowen cause but what do you think actually causes it
2007-06-14 23:26:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Nobody knows for sure, but it seems to be hereditary. Some kind of brain abnormality.
It's not caused by drug abuse, although certain drugs can cause similar symptoms like hallucinations and delusions. Some people can have permanent brain damage from drug abuse, but that's not the same thing as schizophrenia. It can be confusing, though, because a lot of people with schizophrenia abuse drugs.
Somebody else answered "untreated celiac disease." I find that hard to believe. I work for a mental health agency and we have thousands of clients with schizophrenia who don't have celiac disease. My wife is a dietitian for a state mental hospital and has made diets for patients with celiac disease and schizophrenia. I have never heard of anyone's symptoms of schizophrenia stopping after they got put on a gluten free diet. My wife has done this several times, so why do the patients still need treatment for schizophrenia?
2007-06-22 13:27:26 · answer #1 · answered by majnun99 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, there is much evidence to show that there is a link between schizoprhenia and untreated Celiac Disease.
Celiac Disease is an autoimmune disease in which a person cannot digest gluten, a protein in wheat, rye and barley. When this is combined with other genetic factors, and otehr environemntal factors, perhaps such as alcohol, I think schizoprhenia can be kicked into high gear. Not to say taht all with schizo are untreated Celiacs, but just think how amazing it would be if they'd test them for CD, put them on a gluten free diet and see if that doesnt help??!!
For more info on CD see below.
2007-06-15 18:03:49 · answer #2 · answered by Glutenfreegirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It thinks it's a ressesive gene from either one or both of the parents... Hormone inbalance.. that can be "controlled" by certain meds like Geodon.
2007-06-15 06:34:01 · answer #3 · answered by pebblespro 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
drug-induced in some cases, but then again sometimes it just happens.Most common in the early 20's, especially in males.
2007-06-15 06:29:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mums got it-
Heroin/drug induced most likely.
Chemical imbalances in the brain?
2007-06-16 03:40:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋