What Causes Delusions?

Medically reviewed by George Krucik, MD, MBA
Medically reviewed by George Krucik, MD, MBA

6 possible conditions

  1. Psychosis

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  2. What Do You Want to Know About Schizophrenia?

    Schizophrenia is a serious psychiatric disorder characterized by the person slowly losing contact with reality, often experiencing delusions or hallucinations. We explain…

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  3. Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome (WKS)

    The brain disorder Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome (WKS) is actually two separate conditions that can occur at the same time. Get more facts here.

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  4. What Do You Want to Know About Dementia?

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  5. What Is Alzheimer’s Disease?

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  7. Schizoaffective Disorder

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This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to diagnose. Please consult a healthcare professional if you have health concerns.

Medically reviewed by George Krucik, MD, MBA

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