DIAGNOSIS OF SCHIZOPHRENIA
Your doctor is forced to conduct complete physical and medical history examination to detect any signs of schizophrenia disease, though there are no specific lab tests. There are various diagnostic tests — such as Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); produces detailed images of the human body without the use of X-rays or Computed Tomography scans (CT); create images of cross-sections of the body using X-rays and computers, or blood tests that doctor can use to rule out Illness of your symptoms.
However if doctors comes to conclusion of no physical reasons for your symptoms ,you are normally referred to see a psychologist or healthcare professionals who are specially trained to diagnose and treat mental illnesses. Psychologists will use specially designed interview and assessment tools to evaluate a person for schizophrenia whereas a therapist bases his or her diagnosis on the person’s report of symptoms, and his or her observation of the person’s attitude and behavior.
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, is published by the American Psychiatric Association and is the standard reference book for recognized mental illnesses. Using the DSM-5 doctor will be able to conclude is the persons physical illness is pointed to a specific disorder. For diagnosis to happen affected person must have one or both of symptoms as hallucinations, delusions, or disorganized speech for at least one month.
Other DSM-5 procedure for a diagnosis of schizophrenia include gross disorganization and diminished emotional expression Signs of disturbance that have lasted at least 6months, bipolar disorder characterized by cycling mood changes, including severe highs (mania) and lows (depression), Schizoaffective disorder is a life-long illness that can impact all areas of daily living, the disturbance is not caused by substance abuse or another medical condition and Interpersonal relations or self-care is significantly below what it was before the start of symptoms.