Hallucinations can have various causes, just like most other symptoms. Finding the true cause means ruling out or confirming each possibility – in other words, diagnosis.
Diagnosis is usually a complex process due to the sheer number of possible causes and related symptoms. In order to diagnose hallucinations, we could:
Cause | Probability | Status |
---|---|---|
Dehydration | 95% | Confirm |
Magnesium Need | 74% | Possible |
Do you suffer from hallucinations?
Possible responses:
→ Don't know→ No → Occasional minor hallucinations → Frequent minor hallucinations / occasional severe → Frequent severe hallucinations |
Dehydration can reduce blood flow and therefore oxygen supply to the brain, which can cause hallucinations.
Extreme deficiency may produce hallucinations or delirium.