Capgras Syndrome: Capgras syndrome is the delusion that a friend, spouse, parent, or other close family member has been replaced by an identical-looking impostor. It usually comes in the context of schizophrenia, dementia, brain injury, or delirium caused by other medical illnesses like hypothyroidism, out-of-control diabetes, and certain medications. Treating the underlying condition is the only way to help it.
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