Delirium
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A sudden, acute disturbance of mental functioning that causes confusion, difficulty focusing, and changes in attention and awareness, typically developing over hours or days. It is caused by an underlying medical condition, medication, or substance withdrawal. Common symptoms include disorientation, memory problems, hallucinations, and altered sleep patterns. While often reversible with treatment of the underlying cause, delirium is a serious condition that can lead to severe complications and permanent brain damage.
• being confused (or more confused than normal)
• being sleepy and less responsive.
• being very agitated or restless.
• a change in sleeping pattern (like being awake at night and sleeping during the day)
• suspiciousness or a loss of trust.
• seeing or hearing things that aren’t real.