How to overcome hallucinations, forgetfulness?

Question
For almost 3 months now, I am often forgetful, hallucinating, unable to distinguish between dreams and reality. Even forget about the person next to you. How can I fix it
Nguyen Thi Quynh Anh ( 2000 )

Reply
Dear friend Quynh Anh.
Thank you for your trust in sending questions to Vinmec.com website. Your problem is related to 2 specialties of Neurology and Psychiatry. Neurology and Psychiatry are two different specialties.
Neurology specializes in treating diseases related to damage to the brain, spinal cord and nerves. These lesions can be identified through: Neurological tests such as: Computed tomography (CT) of the brain, cranial magnetic resonance, cerebral vessels, EEG, electromyography, cerebrospinal fluid testing marrow ... Psychiatric specialties also treat diseases related to psychology, stress, anxiety, cognitive disorders.. Which when doing neurological tests are normal.
Your case has only been ill for 3 months, there are signs of paranoia, memory loss (according to your words). To overcome the above symptoms. The first thing you need to see is a Neurologist so that the doctor can determine if you really have signs of paranoia or not. If there are doctors, they will do blood tests, imaging tests to find the cause of the disease due to damage to the nervous system and give you a treatment.
In cases where there is no cause for damage to the nervous system you will be referred to a Psychiatrist. Your doctor will examine you and do some psychological tests to determine your disease group. Only then will your doctor come up with a treatment plan that's right for you.
You should confide in sharing this with your loved ones. Maybe your psychological problems are relieved, you will be cured without taking medicine. Sometimes you can't go to the doctor alone, the doctor will ask your problems and give the treatment plan through the family. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
BSCK II Pham Thi Son - Neurologist - Department of Examination & Internal Medicine, Vinmec Hai Phong General Hospital