Physical Exam for Schizophrenia
During the physical exam for
schizophrenia, the doctor will:
- Check a person's weight and compare it with his
or her usual weight.
- Look for rapid eye movements, increased rate
of blinking, and the inability to follow an object with the
eyes.
- Check for unusual movements, such as uncontrollable body or
facial twitches.
- Watch for unusual and repeated movements, such as
pacing or cocking the head to the side as if listening to another person
speak.
Credits
| By | Healthwise Staff |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Lisa S. Weinstock, MD - Psychiatry |
| Last Revised | August 31, 2012 |