Hallucinations can be frightening for the person experiencing them and for those near them. If you are with someone who is having hallucinations, keep calm and seek medical care as soon as possible. There are many reasons for hallucinations. Many times the cause is easily detected and treated. Illusions are different from hallucinations.
Illusions involve misinterpreting something that is real.
Everyone experiences illusions at some time. They are generally not a cause for concern. People with only partial vision or partial hearing often experience illusions. This is because human brains have a natural tendency to fill in missing gaps. For instance, it is not unusual for elderly people to mistake the hum of an air conditioner for the murmur of voices.