Diseases
psychosis
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Overview
Psychosis is when people lose some contact with reality. This might involve seeing or hearing things that other people cannot see or hear (hallucinations) and believing things that are not actually true (delusions).
Symptoms
- hallucinations
- delusions
- the combination of hallucinations and delusional thinking can cause severe ...
- distress and a change in behaviour.
Causes
- schizophrenia
- bipolar disorder
- severe depression
Risk factors
- a traumatic experience
- stress
- drug misuse, or alcohol misuse
Diagnosis
- psychiatric evaluation.
- medical tests and x-rays may be used to determine whether there is an underlying
- cause.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is psychosis?
Psychosis is when people lose some contact with reality. This might involve seeing or hearing things that other people cannot see or hear (hallucinations) and believing things that are not actually true (delusions).
What are the symptoms of psychosis?
hallucinations, delusions, the combination of hallucinations and delusional thinking can cause severe ..., distress and a change in behaviour.
What causes psychosis?
schizophrenia; bipolar disorder; severe depression
Which medicines are used for psychosis?
amisulpride, haloperidol, prochlorperazine, zuclopenthixol
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