Delirium - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors

About- Delirium also known as an acute confusional state is a serious mental disorder resulting in confused thinking and reduced awareness of the environment.

Symptoms-

Agitation or combative behavior

An inability to stay focused

Anxiety, fear or paranoia

Apathy

Decreased responsiveness

Depression

Disorientation

Easy distraction

Euphoria

Getting stuck on an idea

Hallucinations

Irritability or anger

Laziness

Lethargy

Memory problem

Mood swings

Personality changes

Restlessness

Sleep problems

Speaking or reading difficulty

Withdrawn activities

Causes-

Alcohol or drug abuse or withdrawal

Changes in environment

Dehydration

Emotional distress

Exposure to a toxin

Fever

Hyperthyroidism

Hypothyroidism

Kidney or liver injury/failure

Lack of oxygen to the tissues

Lack of sleep

Low sodium or calcium

Malnutrition

Pain

Pneumonia

Sepsis

Severe, chronic or terminal illness

Side effect of certain medications

Surgery or other medical procedures that include anesthesia

Urinary tract infection

Specialists to Visit -
Clinical Psychologist
Psychiatrist

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References-
https://www.mayoclinic.org
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https://en.wikipedia.org
https://my.clevelandclinic.org
https://www.nhs.uk
https://www.alzheimers.org.uk
https://healthengine.com.au