Hi, What are the causes, symptoms, problems, diagnostic method and treatment for psychosis? Please give me a brief description.

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Dr. Sajeev KumarGeneral Physician33yrs exp

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Early warning signs before psychosis A worrisome drop in grades or job performance. Trouble thinking clearly or concentrating. Suspiciousness or uneasiness with others. A decline in self-care or personal hygiene. Spending a lot more time alone than usual. Strong, inappropriate emotions or having no feelings at all.

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Dr. Saranya DevanathanPsychiatrist47yrs exp

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Dear Jagadeesh, Causes - not known mostly. Symptoms - hallucinations, delusions, bizarre behaviour, apathy, withdrawal, thought disorders, etc. Problems - for self, no personal care, no interest in working, stigmatised due to odd behaviour, etc. For others - trouble living with a psychotic, no empathy, sharp negative emotions, blunted positive emotions, etc. Treatment - after diagnosing the type of psychosis, antipsychotic and psychosocial rehabilitation etc.

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