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Suggest Treatment For Hallucination, Lack Of Concentration And Sleep
My father is showing signs of dementia. He had an MRI and CT ...Radiologist read and said both were normal. Symptoms include: confusion, flat affect, hallucinations, lack of concentration and sleep, extremely vulnerable and in a robotic state. This has been going for approximately two years. Also, lab tests are normal. This is frustrating and I don t know what else I can do. Help please.
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Mon, 23 May 2016
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Hello,
Possible causes like Alzheimer’s and senile dementia must be ruled out. Consult a neurologist and get evaluated. Detailed evaluation is required to find out the exact cause.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Possible causes like Alzheimer’s and senile dementia must be ruled out. Consult a neurologist and get evaluated. Detailed evaluation is required to find out the exact cause.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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