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Confusion Definition
Common names:
  • Confusion
  • Delirium
What is confusion?
A person with confusion has impaired mental ability and is unable to think clearly. A confused person makes inappropriate decisions, and reacts strangely to events or surroundings. Depending on the cause, confusion may occur in brief episodes, or may slowly worsen over time. Images

What are the symptoms of confusion?
Symptoms depend on the underlying cause for the confusion. Symptoms that may be associated with confusion include: anxiety, difficulty speaking, difficulty walking, hallucinations, excessive sleepiness, depression, loss of memory, and other neurological symptoms.

How does the doctor treat confusion?
The treatment for confusion depends on the underlying cause.

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Last Updated: Jun 1, 2009  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MDJohn H. Beckett, MDD. Scott Gettings, MD
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