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Delirium

Medical Description

Delirium is a sudden loss of attention-focus, perception, and cognition. There are varying degrees of delirium. A mild case may only result in a lack of focus attention in solving complex problems. An extreme case can result in difficulty with basic daily living.

As delirium progresses, it can disrupt other mental functions and leave a person in an unconscious or vegetative state.


Symptoms

    • Attention disturbance
    • Disorganized thinking
    • Disorientation to time or place
    • Changes in sensation and perceptions
    • Altered level of consciousness or awareness
    • Altered sleep patterns
    • Drowsiness
    • Variation of alertness
    • Decline in short-term memory
    • Slow moving
    • Restlessness movements
    • Anxiety
    • Anger
    • Apathy
    • Depression
    • Euphoria
    • Irritability

General Information

Common causes of delirium includes: * Infections * Ethanol or opiate Withdrawal * Renal Failure * Trauma (acute to severe pain) * Central nervous system pathology * Vitamin B12 & Thiamine Deficiencies * Stroke * Pulmonary Embolism * Heart Failure * Toxins/drugs * Heavy metals


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