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My cousin has Down syndrome
My cousin has Down syndrome, but I am concerned that he may be diagnosed with more. he stopped talking completely and has never said a word since his childhood. He is constantly in a hallucination state. He's constantly talking to himself, and making expressions, like he's either scared, surprised, and sometimes really happy. Sometimes it seems as if he's talking to someone around him. He also goes into our living room often and vigorously shakes his whole body for almost hours in the same spot
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Dr. Krithishree
Psychiatrist
14 yrs exp
Mangalore
People with downs syndrome r more prone to other health issues including d mental health compared to general population.
From d information provided it seems like underlying psychosis. Also age related harmonal changes resulting in certain new behavior possible.
However it shud not be ignored in d name of downs syndrome. Cz unlike d entity dese symptoms n behavioral problems r treatable.
Consult a psychiatrist n seek early help.
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