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Is Schizophrenia A Chronic Illness?
Question: I have problem of one type of schizophrenia. Can you please let me know whether i need to use medicine for entire life.
Brief Answer:
Please describe your problem in detail
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
Before I can advice you anything it is important for me to know following details.
1. Details of first episode- How the problem started and what were the symptoms according to you and other family members
2. Current symptoms
3. Medications and dosage
4. Do you have family history of psychiatric illness- If yes details
Since schizophrenia is chronic disorder most patients needs treatment for life long. In medical terms it is not different from diabetes and Hypertension where life long treatment is required.
In most cases when there are no more symptoms the medication can be lowered to certain degree but complete discontinuation causes relapse of schizophrenia.
I hope this assists you.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to you.
I would be glad to help you.
Thanks and regards.
Please describe your problem in detail
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
Before I can advice you anything it is important for me to know following details.
1. Details of first episode- How the problem started and what were the symptoms according to you and other family members
2. Current symptoms
3. Medications and dosage
4. Do you have family history of psychiatric illness- If yes details
Since schizophrenia is chronic disorder most patients needs treatment for life long. In medical terms it is not different from diabetes and Hypertension where life long treatment is required.
In most cases when there are no more symptoms the medication can be lowered to certain degree but complete discontinuation causes relapse of schizophrenia.
I hope this assists you.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to you.
I would be glad to help you.
Thanks and regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks for your kind help. It is difficult to eat Tomato salad.
Can you please suggest some other.
Can you please suggest some other.
Brief Answer:
You can use green vegetable salad or fruit salad
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for reverting back to me.
I am glad to know that information was useful for you.
Regarding your current question you can use the green vegetables or fruit salad instead of tomato salad as they also contain good amount of minerals and antioxidants.
I hope this helps you further.
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You can use green vegetable salad or fruit salad
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for reverting back to me.
I am glad to know that information was useful for you.
Regarding your current question you can use the green vegetables or fruit salad instead of tomato salad as they also contain good amount of minerals and antioxidants.
I hope this helps you further.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for my future patients.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386
Thanks and regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi Doctor,
I am unable to control my diet as I am fond of sweets. Can you please suggest some other plan to reduce weight.
For ex: Any treatment or belt.
I am unable to control my diet as I am fond of sweets. Can you please suggest some other plan to reduce weight.
For ex: Any treatment or belt.
Brief Answer:
Metformin and exercise
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for reverting back to me.
I understand that you are fond of sweets and in this situation I feel there are two options
1. First definitely exercise- A regular exercise of 30-45 minutes in a day or 150 minutes per week is enough to control weight gain
2. Inclusion of green leafy vegetables and fruits in diet
3. Metformin - This is a medication which can help in reduction of diet leading to weight loss
I hope this assists you further.
Thanks and regards.
Metformin and exercise
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for reverting back to me.
I understand that you are fond of sweets and in this situation I feel there are two options
1. First definitely exercise- A regular exercise of 30-45 minutes in a day or 150 minutes per week is enough to control weight gain
2. Inclusion of green leafy vegetables and fruits in diet
3. Metformin - This is a medication which can help in reduction of diet leading to weight loss
I hope this assists you further.
Thanks and regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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