Introduction Auditory hallucinations are perceptions of sound, voices, music, or noises that occur without an external source. The most commonly reported form is hearing voices that other people cannot hear. These experiences can range from occasional and mild to frequent and distressing. Hearing voices does not automatically mean that a person has a severe mental illness. Auditory hallucinations can occur in several medical, neurological, psychiatric, and sleep-related conditions. Proper evaluation is important because the underlying cause determines the most appropriate treatment. What Are Auditory Hallucinations? An auditory hallucination is the perception of sound without a corresponding external stimulus. The sounds may include: A person calling one's name Whispering voices Conversations Commands Music Ringing or unusual noises The voices may seem to come from inside the head or from the external environment. Types of Auditory Hallucinations Simple Auditory Hal...
Introduction A feeling of goneness in the stomach is a peculiar sensation often described as emptiness, hollowness, sinking, weakness, or an "all-gone" feeling in the pit of the stomach. The person may feel as though the stomach is completely empty even after eating. This sensation may be accompanied by weakness, trembling, anxiety, nausea, faintness, excessive hunger, or digestive discomfort. In homeopathic practice, the feeling of goneness in the stomach is considered an important characteristic symptom. Different remedies are selected based on the nature of the sensation, factors that aggravate or relieve it, associated digestive complaints, emotional state, and overall constitutional picture of the patient. What is Feeling of Goneness in the Stomach? Feeling of goneness in the stomach refers to an uncomfortable sensation of emptiness or sinking in the upper abdomen. Patients may describe it as: A hollow feeling in the stomach An all-gone sensation A sinking feeli...