Seeing imaginatiary people

2024-05-25 08:40:53
My mother 78 years suddenly experiencing imaginations from one week. She was saying she could see group of girls doing pooja , but she knows she is hallucinating. I came to know about this today when ,she told she saw Nepali like girl far from her like in distance of 10 ft.. Also she experienced seeing insects on floor and on pet dog , but closing her eyes fixed it.. Is it schizophrenia? Thanks in advance..
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Take her to a psychiatrist for assessment and treatment. Organic reasons need to be ruled out first. Good luck

Answered2024-05-28 08:14:47

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Hi.. Hallucinations in early could be due to organic conditions like Dementia , Delirium etc.. need further history in order to have a diagnosis.
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consult for further evaluation and management

Answered2024-05-25 08:45:43

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Hard to comment, she will need further assessment

Answered2024-05-25 11:27:06

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A more detailed history taking is required to understand her diagnosis that could range from BPSD ( if there has been associated decline in cognitive functions ), late onset psychosis, organic causes - IC bleed, SOLs
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Kindly urgently get an opinion with both neurologist and psychiatrist

Answered2024-05-25 08:44:38

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