10 Blood Clot in Lung Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #9: Delirium
Delirium is a state where there is acute confusion due to decline of mental function that has developed over a short time. The affected individual usually experiences changes in cognition, attention, and consciousness. Some patients may also have neurological deficits such as emotional disturbances, psychomotor disturbances, impaired sleep-wake cycle, and perceptual disturbances.
Causes of delirium can be due to an underlying disease process, drug withdrawal, side effects of medication, and fluctuation in control of psychiatric conditions. It is a symptom that can be seen among elderly patients.
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