Acupuncture and Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a heavy mental disorder. People who have this disorder can not differ which one is real and which is not real. It is considered as chronic disease. Mostly, this condition will need long life treatment. [note]Overview - Schizophrenia - Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/schizophrenia/home/ovc-20253194[/note]  

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SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

 

SYMPTOMS

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The symptoms of schizophrenia are : - Hallucinations - Delusions - Confused thoughts and speech - Difficult to concentrate - Abnormal movement [note]Schizophrenia Symptoms: What to Watch for, What to Do - WebMD, http://www.webmd.com/schizophrenia/guide/schizophrenia-symptoms#1[/note]  

CAUSES

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The exact causes of schizophrenia are unknown. It is believed that schizophrenia are prone to happen due to combinations of some factors like physical, genetic, psychological, and environmental factors. [note]Schizophrenia - Causes - NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Schizophrenia/Pages/Causes.aspx[/note]  

TREATMENTS

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Related Acupuncture Points : GB 13 GB38 ST40 HT5 RD Acupuncture Treatment For Schizophrenia Acupuncture could be an effective treatment for treating patient with schizophrenia disorder. Acupuncture treatment can reduce depression, pain, and hallucinations. Acupuncture sees schizophrenia are due to phlegm heat affecting the heart and mind. Other factor that contributing this disorder would be deficiency of blood of the heart and liver. Another diagnostic effort think that this disorder are caused by liver fire flaming upward with rising liver yang; kidney yin deficiency and phlegm fire harassing the mind; kidney and spleen deficiency with dampness; liver Qi depression and qi stagnation; blood deficiency, qi stagnation and non-interaction between the heart and kidney; and heart fire. [note]Acupuncture For Schizophrenia Treatment Reviewed - HealthCMi, http://www.healthcmi.com/Acupuncture-Continuing-Education-News/1276-acupuncture-for-schizophrenia-treatment-reviewed[/note]  

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