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Suggest Treatment For Delusional Disorder In An Elderly Person

hi sir,I venu, located in Tamil nadu. My wife's native place Trivandram, kerala. We both love married. Family members of my wife: father (63), mother (56), 3 daughters out of that 2 got married 1 is studying.My father-in-law is suffering from delusional disorder for long time.Frequently scolds my mother-in-law and doubt her very much. It creates more problem in my family, also it interrupts the studies of sister-in-law.Now they located in Ernakulam, Kerala.So kindly give us best advice sir.Yours truly,Venu +91 91592 70078
Tue, 2 Jun 2015
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Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries

I can understand your concern. A lot of individuals in elderly age develop delusional disorder which usually occur due to dementia or sometimes also due to some psychotic illness. His behaviour like abusing your mother in law, having doubts on her etc can be explained by delusions but still detailed evaluation is needed to make proper diagnosis. I would advise you to take him to a psychiatrist for proper treatment. Medicines like antipsychotics as Olanzapie, Quetiapine etc can be used in such symptoms and will help in improvement. If he shows some symptoms of dementia then medicines like Donepezil, Memantin should be started in order to prevent any further deterioration. These medicines help to control abnormal psychotic symptoms with in a week if proper doses are given. Visit a psychiatrist for help.

Thanks, Hope this helps you. Take care

Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi,
Consultant Psychiatrist.
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Suggest Treatment For Delusional Disorder In An Elderly Person

Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries I can understand your concern. A lot of individuals in elderly age develop delusional disorder which usually occur due to dementia or sometimes also due to some psychotic illness. His behaviour like abusing your mother in law, having doubts on her etc can be explained by delusions but still detailed evaluation is needed to make proper diagnosis. I would advise you to take him to a psychiatrist for proper treatment. Medicines like antipsychotics as Olanzapie, Quetiapine etc can be used in such symptoms and will help in improvement. If he shows some symptoms of dementia then medicines like Donepezil, Memantin should be started in order to prevent any further deterioration. These medicines help to control abnormal psychotic symptoms with in a week if proper doses are given. Visit a psychiatrist for help. Thanks, Hope this helps you. Take care Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi, Consultant Psychiatrist.