What are some of the comorbid diseases

What are some of the comorbid diseases that can coexist with…

 

What are some of the comorbid diseases that can coexist with schizoaffective disorder or Schizophrenia?

What other disorders are comorbid with schizophrenia?
Depression, OCD, panic, and substance use disorders co-occur with schizophrenia at significant rates; interact with psychotic symptoms in clinically meaningful ways; and can be associated with adverse outcomes such as suicide, long-term disability, medication nonadherence, and frequent hospitalization.
What comorbidities exist between schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders?
Key Takeaways
  • Schizophrenia has a high comorbidity with substance abuse disorders, anxiety-related disorders, OCD, and some medical conditions.
  • Schizoaffective disorder is comorbid with substance use disorders, anxiety disorder, and metabolic syndrome.