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My husband has been diagnosed with dimentia psychosis. He has been in and out of reality for about 3 weeks. Can t remember much and is fantisizing . He is pretty good at getting himself dressed, but now is incontinent and can t figure out why. Hates to have depends changed. Walks around the neighborhood, but can t remember our house.
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Dementia can be cured completely but can be treated by use of multivitamin and multimineral supplements comprising of antioxidant compounds, along with nutritive diet.
Psychosis needs to be treated by use of antipsychotic medications, depending on what type and severity. Kindly consult a psychiatrist in this regard for clinical evaluation and appropriate management.
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Regards, Dr. Ashakiran S
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How Can Dementia Psychosis Be Treated?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Dementia can be cured completely but can be treated by use of multivitamin and multimineral supplements comprising of antioxidant compounds, along with nutritive diet. Psychosis needs to be treated by use of antipsychotic medications, depending on what type and severity. Kindly consult a psychiatrist in this regard for clinical evaluation and appropriate management. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ashakiran S