Condition Overview
Psychotic Disorders
Psychotic disorders are a group of serious illnesses that affect the mind. Psychotic disorders are characterized by a disconnection from reality...
People suffering from psychotic disorders have difficulty thinking clearly, making good judgments, responding emotionally, communicating effectively, understanding reality, and being appropriate. People with psychotic disorders are often unable to handle daily life. There are different types of psychotic disorders including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, brief psychotic disorder, and delusional disorder.
\n\nSigns and Symptoms
Symptoms of Psychotic Disorders :
Possible symptoms include hallucinations, delusions, agitation, and talking incoherently.
\n\nPeople with certain psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia may have problems in parts of the brain that control thinking, perception and motivation.
Psychotic disorders usually first appear in the late teens or early twenties
\n\nHow Can We Help?
Medications are very effective in managing the most troubling symptoms of psychotic disorders and can be prescribed by an experienced psychiatrist. As with most psychiatric disorders, the earlier the treatment is initiated the better the outcome.
Please contact DR.Kranthi Kiran M.D. who is an expert in diagnosing and treating psychotic disorders for help.
