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What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Delusional Parasitosis?

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Posted on Tue, 22 Aug 2017
Question: are worms. sometimes i see like spots on my bed. i asked the pest control about these things and they state is is no bed bugs but some kind of flee. i am constantly wiping with a wet wipe and sure enough they are there. i am getting paranoid and i would like to know what can i use for treatment.

thank you for entertaining my issue. it is highly appreciated.

this issue is killing me. therefore, your expeditious reply is highly appreciated.

Thank you!

XXXXXXX B. Morales
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
It could be delusional parasitosis

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Health care magic.

I read your query and understand your concerns.

If the pest control people are not able to identify anything I think we need to explore possibility of delusional parasitosis.

It is a condition which often occurs in elderly individuals . Among the elderly females and socially isolated individuals are more often affected.

The symptoms include feeling of insect manifestation although there are no insects.

I hope this helps you.
Feel free to write back to me if you have more concerns.
Thanks and regards.
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What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Delusional Parasitosis?

Brief Answer: It could be delusional parasitosis Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for using Health care magic. I read your query and understand your concerns. If the pest control people are not able to identify anything I think we need to explore possibility of delusional parasitosis. It is a condition which often occurs in elderly individuals . Among the elderly females and socially isolated individuals are more often affected. The symptoms include feeling of insect manifestation although there are no insects. I hope this helps you. Feel free to write back to me if you have more concerns. Thanks and regards.