A false sensory perception in the absence of an external stimulus, as distinct from an illusion which is a misperception of an external stimulus.
Symptoms of Hallucinations
The following features are indicative of Hallucinations:
hearing sounds
feeling sensations in the body
smelling an odor
seeing patterns that are not there
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Common Causes of Hallucinations
The following are the most common causes of Hallucinations:
delirium
epilepsy
narcolepsy
fever
schizophrenia
blindness
deafness
liver failure
kidney failure
HIV/AIDS
brain cancer
Risk Factors for Hallucinations
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Hallucinations:
old age
family history
malnutrition
exposure to toxins
Prevention of Hallucinations
No, it is not possible to prevent Hallucinations.
abnormal brain chemistry
environmental factors
Occurrence of Hallucinations
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Hallucinations cases seen each year worldwide:
Very common > 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Hallucinations can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Hallucinations can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Hallucinations
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Hallucinations:
Electroencephalography: To record electrical activity of the brain
Magnetic resonance imaging: To get detailed images of the brain
Doctor for Diagnosis of Hallucinations
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Hallucinations:
Psychiatrist
Complications of Hallucinations if untreated
Yes, Hallucinations causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Hallucinations is left untreated:
self injury
depression
inability to work
aggressive behavior
anxiety disorders
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Hallucinations
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Hallucinations:
Psychotherapy: Helps to normalize thought patterns
Patient Support for Treatment of Hallucinations
The following actions may help Hallucinations patients:
Family support: Provides support and education to patient
Time for Treatment of Hallucinations
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Hallucinations to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
More than 1 year
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Hallucinations.