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What is Confusion?
Alcohol intoxication Brain tumor Concussion Fever Fluid and electrolyte imbalance Head trauma or head injury Illness in an elderly person Infections Lack of sleep (sleep deprivation) Low blood sugar Low levels of oxygen (for example, from chronic lung disorders) Medications Nutritional deficiencies, especially niacin, thiamine, vitamin C, or vitamin B12 Seizures Sudden drop in body temperature (hypothermia)
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Also known as Disorientation, Bewilderment, Confusional State, Confusional States, Post-Ictal Confusion, Post Ictal Confusion, thinking - unclear, thoughts - cloudy, Reactive Confusion
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Confusion
Confusion is the inability to think with your usual speed or clarity, including feeling disoriented and having difficulty paying attention, remembering, and making decisions. Read more on
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Mental confusion - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Confusion (from Latin confusĭo, -ōnis, noun of action from confundere "to pour together", also "to confuse") of a pathological degree usually refers to loss ... Read more on
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Confusion: Check Your Symptoms and Signs With the Symptom Checker ...
Mar 10, 2011 ... Confusion symptoms or signs include: someone is not able to think with his or her usual level of clarity. Someone who is confused may not be ... Read more on
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Confusion - WrongDiagnosis.com
Jan 26, 2011 ... List of 780 disease causes of Confusion, patient stories, diagnostic guides, medical books excerpts online about Confusion, 1046 drug side ... Read more on
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Alzheimer's Association - Confusion
Jan 5, 2011 ... Alzheimer's Association - Confusion. ... Confusion. Text Size controls Normal font size Medium font size Large font size Print Email ... Read more on
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Caffeine Confusion
Should kids have caffeine? And what is it exactly? Find out in this article for kids. Read more on
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Considerations
Confusion may come on quickly or slowly over time, depending on the cause. Many times, confusion is temporary. Other times it is permanent and not curable.
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Home Care
A good way to find out if someone is confused is to ask the person his or her name, age, and the date. If they are unsure or answer incorrectly, they are confused.
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Medical advice
Call 911 if:Confusion has come on suddenly or there are other symptoms such as: Cold or clammy skin; Dizziness or feeling faint; Fast pulse; Fever; Headache; Slow or rapid breathing; Uncontrolled shivering; Confusion has come on suddenly in someone with diabetes.; Confusion came on after a head injury.; The person becomes unconscious at any time.
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Prevention
Don't drink too much alcohol. Eat a balanced diet with plenty of vitamins and minerals. Get enough sleep. Keep careful control of your blood sugar if you have diabetes. Quit smoking, which puts you at greater risk for lung diseases.
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What to Expect at Your Office Visit
Confusion may come on quickly or slowly over time, depending on the cause. Many times, confusion is temporary. Other times it is permanent and not curable.
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www.nlm.nih.gov