Can fever cause hallucinations?
My younger sister had a very high fever last night, and she said she was seeing strange things, almost like shadows. It got me quite worried. Can fever really make someone hallucinate like that?
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7 months ago
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Haan na, high fever mein brain thoda confuse ho jata hai and ajeeb cheezein dikhne lagti hain. My brother used to see things on the wall when he had severe viral fever. Body temperature jaldi down karna padta hai in such cases.
8 months ago
Yes, a very high fever can cause hallucinations or delirium, and it is a very serious warning sign. My uncle had this during a severe infection and we had to rush him to the hospital. Please do not wait at home; consult a doctor immediately if this happens.
6 months ago
This sounds so terrifying to me! Has anyone else actually experienced this or seen their family member go through it? I would lose my mind if I started seeing things because of a high temperature, please tell me it goes away quickly.
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4 months ago
Yes, high fever in kids especially can cause febrile delirium where they talk absolute nonsense or see things. My son did this once and I panicked, but the doctor told us to put wet cold-water strips on his forehead immediately to bring the heat down. Always keep a thermometer and a doctor's number handy.
8 months ago
Please get medical help right away. I once ignored a rising fever thinking it would cure itself, and it led to severe confusion and weakness that took weeks to recover from. Hallucination is a clear sign that the body is under extreme stress, so go to a clinic immediately.