schizophrenic[/caption]Virtually the most devastating of mental illnesses is surrounded in mythology, but it impacts millions of people, and while we often shun those who suffer from schizophrenia, the fact is they can be a mother, sister, father, uncle or a loved child all grown up and difficult to understand. Scientists are trying to come to grips when some of the markers of the disease in childhood, so intervention can take place early.
It has long been known that schizophrenia runs in families. That does not mean that if a parent is schizophrenic, their children will be also, but it does mean the risk is greater than those in the general population. So having a family member with schizophrenia is one of the risk factors looked to in order to assess potential for the disease.
Recent research has examined children with atop conditions, as these are more common among children who become schizophrenic. These conditions include asthma and eczema. Scientists have concluded that having childhood atopic disorders increases an individual's risk of having psychotic experiences in adolescence. Inflammatory markers are more pronounced among those who develop schizophrenia.
Does this mean if your child suffers from asthma or eczema he or she will become schizophrenic? The conclusions don't work this way. It simply means it is one of those conditions that are seen among those who exhibit psychotic episodes, with approximately 14% of those with the atopic conditions who might end of having mental illness.
Certain markers such as family patterns and certain physical markers are important in the determination of mental illness, important because early intervention can help families and the mentally ill understand and manage the disease.
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