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My elderly aunt is constantly telling me she is being bitten by some kind of flying insect.   When I tell her I see nothing, she gets angry with me and tells me I need to have my eyes checked.   She obviously has something going on that makes her feel like she's being bitten.   Is there some kind of nerve condition or something that may cause this?   Thank you

[Abhijeet Deshmukh, MD]

Hello.

These could be hallucinations. How old is she? Can you notice any other behavioral changes in her?

You have to rule out any disorientation (difficulty keeping up with time, losing way often, etc). In her age, dementia should also be considered.

Does she have a history of any significant illness?

Some more information will help.

Regards