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How can schizoaffective disorder be diagnosed?
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I was diagnosed schizoaffective disorder for a one time episode I had 6 years ago. I had recently had fallen and took the brunt of it to my forehead and was unconscious for a short amount of time. I refused to go to the Dr due to the fact my system was dirty. I had also dabbled with Spice. This is when I noticed a change in my thinking nd reasoning. I admit I had a problem... BUT I was diagnosed after being admitted thru ER and given all kinds of psychotropic medications. how can I have a true diagnosis when I don t even recall the first three days I was hospitalized? This diagnosis has followed me since then and has caused me so much pain. I have been treated impartial for this episode.
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hi and thanks for question.schizoaffective disorder diagnosis made when pt have following criteria: psychotic feature 1)delusion 2)Hullicination 3)impaired self care 4)negative fetures like negetivisum,echolalia,posturing,mutism etc. if 2 of this symptoms present for more than 6 month than we diagnose as schizophrenia during the course period of schizophrenia many patient have mood symptoms like either depression or manic episode than we diagnose as schizoaffective disorder.                                                                 DSM-5 criteria.A. An uninterrupted period of illness during which there is a Major Mood Episode(Major Depressive or Manic) concurrent with Criterion A of Schizophrenia.Note: The Major Depressive Episode must include Criterion A1.B. Depressed mood. Delusions or hallucinations for 2 or more weeks in theabsence of a Major Mood Episode (Depressive or Manic) during the lifetimeduration of the illness.C. Symptoms that meet criteria for a Major Mood Episode are present for themajority of the total duration of the active and residual portions of the illness.D. The disturbance is not attributable to the effects of a substance or anothermedical condition.Specify whether:Bipolar Type: This subtype applies if a Manic Episode is part of the presentation.Major Depressive Episodes may also occur.Depressive Type: This subtype applies if only Major Depressive Episodes are part ofthe presentation.With catatonia: This specifier, which applies to both 295.70 (F25.1) SchizoaffectiveDisorder, with prominent depressive symptoms, and 295.70 (F25.0)Schizoaffective Disorder, with prominent Manic Symptoms, may be used tospecify a current episode with at least three of the following: catalepsy, waxyflexibility, stupor, agitation, mutism, negativism, posturing, mannerisms,