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What Are Symptoms Of Schizophrenia?

Posted on Tue, 16 Dec 2014

Question: Does it a sign of schizophrenia if a kid talks by himself , cursed and even refuses to obey when someone ask and do for him?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need more info

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

Please get back to me with the following details

1. How old is the child?
2. Is there any delay in development of language?
3. Does he continously rock, clap hands, or show any other abnormal behaviour?
4. Has he withdrawn for socialising ?
5. Poor performance in school?
6. Trouble in school?
7. Depressed

Please get back to me, I am waiting for your reply

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (28 minutes later)

It migth be 11 or 12 years old if i asked him, he will not answer me.

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Needs to be evaluated

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for getting back

From the short history you have given it could be possible that he is suffering from schizophrenia. I strongly recommend evaluation by a psychiatrist as soon as possible.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar