Signs and symptoms
... Signs and symptoms of schizophrenia may include: Delusions — personal beliefs not based in reality, such as paranoia that you''re being persecuted or conspired against Bizarre delusions — ...

Causes
... Researchers haven''t identified the cause or causes of schizophrenia, although they believe genetic factors play a role. Chemical or subtle structural abnormalities in the brain may contribute to caus...

When to seek medical advice
... By its nature, schizophrenia often isn''t an illness for which someone is likely to voluntarily seek treatment. To a person with schizophrenia, the delusions and hallucinations are real, and often he ...

Screening and diagnosis
... Early diagnosis and treatment of schizophrenia are important. Before making a diagnosis of schizophrenia, your doctor likely will rule out other possible causes of the signs that may suggest schizophr...