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Hallucinating

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A person on the website wrote about hér partner having hallucinations Including television programs. I would like to read that again

August 5, 2023
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Hallucinations are a common symptom in Parkinson's disease psychosis. Here are some key points from the knowledge base:

- Types of Hallucinations
- Visual Hallucinations: Most common, involving visions of animals or people, often in peripheral vision or low-visibility situations.
- Auditory Hallucinations: Hearing Show Full Answer

Hallucinations are a common symptom in Parkinson's disease psychosis. Here are some key points from the knowledge base:

- Types of Hallucinations:
- Visual Hallucinations: Most common, involving visions of animals or people, often in peripheral vision or low-visibility situations.
- Auditory Hallucinations: Hearing sounds that aren't there, like music or alarms.
- Olfactory Hallucinations: Smelling things that aren't present, like cigarette smoke.
- Tactile and Gustatory Hallucinations: Less common, involving sensations of touch or taste.

- Examples:
- Seeing a cat crawling around the living room.
- Hearing distant music or alarms.
- Smelling smoke when there is none.

- Management:
- Discuss symptoms with a healthcare provider.
- Adjust medications or add new ones as recommended by a neurologist or psychiatrist.
- Make household changes to ensure safety.

- Risks:
- Acting on hallucinations can lead to dangerous situations, such as falls or unsafe behavior.

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July 30, 2024

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