Schizophrenia is associated with severe consequences

Abstract

Schizophrenia is an illness that affects millions of individuals. It is typically accompanied by positive, negative and cognitive symptoms. These symptoms are typically associated with the onset and progression of schizophrenia. However, aside from these known symptoms, there are consequences of having schizophrenia. In particular, metabolic syndrome, early death and suicide, diseases, lowered pain perception, sexual dysfunction, aggressive behavior/victimization, stigma, and cognitive deficit are all consequences of having schizophrenia. In this paper, we review the various consequences of having schizophrenia. These consequences should be monitored for, much like the typical symptoms, but are usually omitted from treatment.