Talk loudly to himself

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Asked for Male, 62 Years

In past 3 years sometimes he talk loudly himself And whenever we ask something He said nothing. I think he also didn't know what he says. My friend father and mother relationship is not good also. I am worried about is this any mental illness or anything else. He is driver as a profession from last 40years and now he is in home. Which specialist is good for him.

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Dr. Dinesh S Saini

Neurologist 12 yrs exp Ahmedabad

Self talking may be a symptom of psychotic illness. Please contact psychiatrist for help.

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Dr. Arpit Agrawal Neurologist 8 yrs exp Raipur Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Arpit Agrawal

Neurologist 8 yrs exp Raipur

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Talking to self may be a symptom of psychiatric problem, however some more details will be needed. It can be a symptom of neurological disorder too. He will need a detailed evaluation, and family members who live with him like wife and son will be needed for detailed history

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Consultation with a psychiatrist and a neurologist both will be best

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