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What is Acute and transient psychotic disorder, onset of symptoms - and explain in detail?
Ans. is B < 2 weeks Acute and transient psychotic disorder o These psychotic disorders are characterized by an abrupt (less than 48 hours) or an acute (Less than 2 weeks) onset of symptoms. Three types have been recognized (according to ICD-10). 1) Acute polymorphic psychotic disorder without symptoms of schizophrenia : - Hallucinations, delusions, and other psychotic symptoms are present and are varied and constantly changing, just like emotional status. None of them is consistent as to qualify for a diagnosis of schizophrenia. The polymorphic and unstable picture is characteristic of illness . 2) Acute polymorphic psychotic disorder with symptoms of schizophrenia : - Polymorphic and unstable symptoms occur along with consistent symptoms of schizophrenia. 3) Acute schizophrenia - like psychotic disorder : - Except for acute and shorter duration of symptoms they resemble schizophrenia in total. Symptoms occur for less than 1 month. Under DSM IV classification, it is classified as brief psychotic disorder.