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What Is The Meaning Of Horrible Graphic Hallucinations In A Major Heart Patient With A Constantly Monitored Defibrillator?
Question: My brother is 80 years old. A major heart patient. On a constantly monitored defibrillator. Also on sevweal medications. Recently he has been waking up with
Horrible graphic hallucinations. I do not live with him but I understand him better than his,wife. Is there anything to be concerned about. I live 75 miles from him. Thank you for any help.
Horrible graphic hallucinations. I do not live with him but I understand him better than his,wife. Is there anything to be concerned about. I live 75 miles from him. Thank you for any help.
Brief Answer:
Hallucinations in an elderly man
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Hallucinations can be caused by drugs that a patient is taking or when a drug is discontinued. Hallucinations are also a sign of Alzheimer's disease. An elder can hallucinate in hospital, then settle down when back at home.
The diagnosis of why your brother is having hallucinations can be determined by a doctor who specializes in geriatric medicine, a geriatric psychiatrist or a neurologist.
Let me know if I can assist you further. Wish you and your brother good health.
Regards,
Arnold Zedd, MD
Hallucinations in an elderly man
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Hallucinations can be caused by drugs that a patient is taking or when a drug is discontinued. Hallucinations are also a sign of Alzheimer's disease. An elder can hallucinate in hospital, then settle down when back at home.
The diagnosis of why your brother is having hallucinations can be determined by a doctor who specializes in geriatric medicine, a geriatric psychiatrist or a neurologist.
Let me know if I can assist you further. Wish you and your brother good health.
Regards,
Arnold Zedd, MD
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