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Alice in Wonderland Syndrome (AIWS) could be a rare neurological condition that affects how a person perceives their body or surroundings.
What it might feel like
People with AIWS may not hallucinate in the usual sense, they misperceive reality. Common experiences could include:
- Objects appearing much smaller (micropsia) or larger (macropsia) than they really are
- Feeling like your body parts are distorted (e.g., hands suddenly seem huge or tiny)
- Distorted sense of distance (things seem closer or farther away than they are)
- Altered perception of time (time feels sped up or slowed down)
These episodes can last from a few minutes to about half an hour.
Possible Causes
AIWS is maybe linked to:
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- Migraines (especially in children and teens)
- Viral infections (like Epstein–Barr virus/mono)
- Epilepsy
- Brain lesions or trauma (rare)
- Certain medications or substances: CONSULT WITH A PSYCHIATRIST
Who might get it?
- Children, but adults can experience it too
- Some might outgrow it, especially if it’s linked to infections: CONSULT WITH A MEDICAL DOCTOR
Is it dangerous?
- The syndrome itself may not be usually harmful
- But it could be confusing or scary, especially during episodes
- It’s important to rule out underlying causes (like migraines or neurological issues) CONSULT WITH A NEUROLOGIST and/or MEDICAL DOCTOR
Possible Treatment
There’s may or may not be a specific cure, but management focuses on the possible cause:
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- Migraine treatment if migraines are involved
- Treating infections
- Monitoring neurological health
- Shervan K Shahhian
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