A member asked:

Dear doctor how to deal with visual hallucination associated with dialysis in the case of a 75 years old, who's been 9 months through this experienc?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Psychiatric consult: In this case it would help to consult with a psychiatrist familiar with treating people who have other medical illnesses (like kidney failure, on dialysis). http://pai.networkats.com/apm_members_online/members/directoryi.asp after full evaluation, low-dose antipsychotic may help -- dose will need adjusting for the kidney's ability to excrete plus other medications already being taken.

Answered 5/8/2016

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NEED FURTHER TEST: Visual hallucinations are not common problems during dialysis.This needs to be investigated further. She should see neurologist

Answered 10/21/2019

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