Epistemis

Hallucinations

Specialty: Psychiatry.

  • hear voices
  • sees things
  • hallucinations

Why it occurs

  • Psychosis/schizophrenia
  • Delirium (organic)
  • Substance consumption/abstinence
  • Dementia

Initial workup

Rule out organic cause (constants, blood glucose, toxins); neuroimaging if first episode.

red flags

Acute onset with disorientation and fluctuation (delirium) → look for a medical cause.

Standard management

  • Antipsychotic — according to table
  • Treat delirium — correct the cause

Educational guidance for study. It is NOT a prescription recommendation. The actual choice depends on the cause, the patient, and current guidelines.

PreviousAlexithymia
Area
Psychiatry
Listed causes
4
Treatment options
2
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