Bleuler's disease, or schizophrenia, is a mental disorder characterized by disturbances in thinking and emotions.
This disease was first described in 1911 by the Swiss psychiatrist Eugen Bleuler, after whom it received its name.
The main symptoms of Bleuler's disease:
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Thinking disorders - incoherent speech, broken associations.
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Emotional disorders - flattening or inadequacy of emotions.
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Impaired perception of reality - hallucinations, delusions.
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Behavioral disorders - social isolation, inability to work and study.
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Cognitive disorders - problems with memory and attention.
Treatment of Bleuler's disease includes drug therapy with antipsychotic drugs and psychosocial rehabilitation. Despite its chronic course, with adequate treatment it is possible to achieve remission and improve the quality of life of patients.