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What Causes Hallucinations After The Death Of A Loved One?

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Posted on Thu, 11 Jun 2015
Question: hi, I would like to know the specialist for the below problem.

my mother in law is around 50 years of age. and my father in law died. now it's been 2 years she is talking to fans and tap water.. and saying that her husband is talking to her. worst part is she is not interested to come to hospital

please suggest a specialist like.. Nero..or psychology or ...!?!?
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Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (26 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Psychiatrist

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for your query.

She needs to be seen by a psychiatrist. He will do mental status examination and will decide the problem and the treatment.

Taking her to temples and getting help from local priest may help her get rid of the issue. Getting some religious ritual like a small yagya may also help. Since in some case reports, it was seen that such an experiment helps the patient psychologically.

Hope it helps.

Dr Vaishalee
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What Causes Hallucinations After The Death Of A Loved One?

Brief Answer: Psychiatrist Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks for your query. She needs to be seen by a psychiatrist. He will do mental status examination and will decide the problem and the treatment. Taking her to temples and getting help from local priest may help her get rid of the issue. Getting some religious ritual like a small yagya may also help. Since in some case reports, it was seen that such an experiment helps the patient psychologically. Hope it helps. Dr Vaishalee