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  2. Delirium - Wikipedia

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    Delirium (formerly acute confusional state, an ambiguous term which is now discouraged) [1] is a specific state of acute confusion attributable to the direct physiological consequence of a medical condition, effects of a psychoactive substance, or multiple causes, which usually develops over the course of hours to days.

  3. Confusion - Wikipedia

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    Confusion may result from drug side effects or from a relatively sudden brain dysfunction. Acute confusion is often called delirium (or "acute confusional state"), [4] although delirium often includes a much broader array of disorders than simple confusion. These disorders include the inability to focus attention; various impairments in ...

  4. Confusional arousal - Wikipedia

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    These risk factors of confusional arousals are somehow related to mental disorders and medical conditions and affecting mostly younger subjects regardless of gender. [2] [8] [24] Precipitating factors include sleep deprivation, use of hypnotics or tranquilisers before bedtime, and sudden awakening from sleep (e.g., telephone ringing, alarm ...

  5. Clouding of consciousness - Wikipedia

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    Clouding of consciousness, also called brain fog or mental fog, [1] [2] occurs when a person is slightly less wakeful or aware than normal. [3] They are less aware of time and their surroundings, and find it difficult to pay attention. [ 3 ]

  6. Mysterious 'Brain Zaps' Are Being Reported By Lexapro ... - AOL

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    Here’s what causes them, according to a psychiatrist. ... “A sudden reboot of my brain’s senses.” ... Another described it as a “sudden onset of dizziness and disorientation” or like a ...

  7. Delirium tremens - Wikipedia

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    ' mental disturbance with shaking ') is a rapid onset of confusion usually caused by withdrawal from alcohol. [2] When it occurs, it is often three days into the withdrawal symptoms and lasts for two to three days. [2] Physical effects may include shaking, shivering, irregular heart rate, and sweating. [1] People may also hallucinate. [2]

  8. Cerebral hypoxia - Wikipedia

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    TIAs and strokes present with the same symptoms such as contralateral paralysis (opposite side of body from affected brain hemisphere), or sudden weakness or numbness. A TIA may cause sudden dimming or loss of vision, aphasia, slurred speech, and mental confusion. The symptoms of a TIA typically resolve within 24 hours, unlike a stroke.

  9. Cognitive disengagement syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Symptoms often manifest in difficulties with staring, mind blanking, absent-mindedness, mental confusion and maladaptive mind-wandering alongside delayed, sedentary or slow motor movements. [2] To scientists in the field, it has reached the threshold of evidence and recognition as a distinct syndrome. [2]