Etiopathogenesis of schizophrenia-Biochemical factors
The etiopathogenesis of schizophrenia consists of following factors:
- Genetic
- Biochemical
- Neuropathological
Biochemical factors:
Dopamine Hypothesis – Excess of dopaminergic activity
Serotonin – Currently along with dopamine excess of serotonin is also considered
Other Neurotransmitter – GABA, NE, Ach, Nicotine, Glutamate