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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
- Confusion refers to mental dysfunction in which a lack of attention and disorientation occurs with the inability to think with normal speed or clarity
Complete Differential Diagnosis of Confusion
In alphabetical order. [1] [2]
- Acute hepatic porphyria
- Alcohol intoxication
- Arteriosclerosis
- Basilar artery thrombosis
- Brain tumor
- Chronic pulmonary disorders
- Dehyrdation
- Delirium tremens
- Drugs, toxins
- Encephalitis
- Fluid and electrolyte imbalance
- Head trauma, concussion
- Heatstroke
- Hepatic encephalopathy
- HIV infection
- Hypercalcemia
- Hypercapnia
- Hyperkalemia
- Hyperthermia
- Hypomagnesemia
- Hyponatremia
- Hypothermia
- Illnesses in advanced age
- Low blood sugar
- Niacin deficiency
- Seizures
- Severe infectious diseases
- Sleep deprivation
- Thiamine deficiency
- Uremia
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency
- Vitamin C deficiency
References
Acknowledgements
The content on this page was first contributed by Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2]