Delirium
Delirium is a state of a reduced level of consciousness. Causes of delirium include substance intoxication (alcohol/drugs), fever (febrile illnesses), seizures, poisoning, and various brain disorders (e.g. stroke, meningitis, encephalitis) and neurological disorders. Delirium needs to be distinguished
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Causes
Causes of delirium include:
- Alcohol
- Illicit drug abuse
- Head injury
- Concussion
- High fever
- Convulsions / seizures
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorders
- Shock
- Hypoxia
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- Meningitis: Meningitis is inflammation or infection of the meninges, which are membranes in the brain and central nervous system. Meningitis is
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- Encephalitis: Encephalitis is a brain inflammation, and can be very serious. Encephalitis is often related to meningitis and the combination is
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- Neurological Disorders: Neurological disorders are disorders of the brain, particularly relating to its chemistry or activity. Examples include schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s disease
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