10 Symptoms of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Symptom #5: Confusion
Our brains are usually working as efficiently as they need to, helping us to remain aware of everything that is around us. We are usually alert enough to react to what is happening, and everyday mental challenges are of little concern to us. When things aren’t working as they should, though, even the simplest of things can become confusing.
When we are ill, resources can be diverted away from the brain as they are needed elsewhere in the body. With the brain not getting the fuel it needs, it is unable to operate at maximum effectiveness. With less processing power, we can become confused far easier than we normally would. Rocky mountain spotted fever may also cause inflammation of the brain which is another cause for confusion.
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