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Is Meaningless Grinning A Symptom Of Schizophrenia?

Hi, I have a brother in law who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. He is in his 50s, and has had the condition for decades. Often he suddenly starts grinning, not related to anything being discussed, and often when he is just alone or not engaged in any conversation. Is this a symptom of schizophrenia?
posted on Thu, 9 Apr 2015
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Hello. I am Dr. Praveen and I will be answering your question today.
Yes, it is a symptoms of schizophrenia. Hallucination, delusions and various forms of though insertion and relay are all part of it. Please review him with your psychiatrist.
Wishing him good health. Please feel free to drop in any more queries if need be.
Take care. Warm regards,
Dr Praveen Jeyapathy

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Is Meaningless Grinning A Symptom Of Schizophrenia?

Hello. I am Dr. Praveen and I will be answering your question today. Yes, it is a symptoms of schizophrenia. Hallucination, delusions and various forms of though insertion and relay are all part of it. Please review him with your psychiatrist. Wishing him good health. Please feel free to drop in any more queries if need be. Take care. Warm regards, Dr Praveen Jeyapathy