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Cause of Confusion |
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The cause of confusion, cannot always be determined easily because the patient cannot give a good history. Trauma, tumor, stroke, decreased cerebral perfusion, hypoglycemia, electrolyte disorders, and hemorrhagic stroke can all be a cause of confusion. Infection, hypothermia, hypoxemia, and metabolic disorders can also be a cause of confusion. Thyroid disorders, seizures, thiamine deficiency, alcohol, and drugs can also cause confusion. Dementia, delirium, narcotics, barbiturates, and benzodiazepines can be a cause of confusion. Other medications that can cause confusion, include lidocaine, digitalis, indomethacin, cycloserine, chloroquine, atropine, and cimetidine, and theophylline . |
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