Schizophrenia In Child

Schizophrenia in child is a rare form in which the onset of illness before the 13th anniversary of the patients. Incidence less than 1/10.000 births with predominant cases boys a little more.

The disease is rarely observed before age 5 years and often occur in families with less educated and successful work. Intelligence of patients ranged from a low-average to average. Schizophrenia is a neurological developmental disorder characterized by cognitive deficits, affective and social relations. Although rare Schizophrenia in child, the incidence of schizophrenia increased steadily after the age of puberty. This disorder is often a chronic condition, with a long course of the disease.

The pattern of behavior prior to the enforcement of diagnoses include attention problems / relationships with others, inhibition of behavior patterns early, the withdrawal and are more sensitive children. These disorders can be observed in the presence of additional conditions such as abnormalities in relationship with others, an inability to learn, mental retardation and autism. The prognosis becomes worse if onset occurs before age 10 years with personal disorders mentioned above.

Schizophrenia is not a common disease in child and difficult to recognize in the early period of disease progression. The exact cause of schizophrenia remains unknown until now. Recent research has suggested a combination of changes in the brain, bio-chemical, genetic and environmental factors may be the cause of schizophrenia. Immediate diagnosis and appropriate medical treatment is important because schizophrenia is a lifelong disease that can be controlled but not cured.