enow.com Web Search

Search results

  1. Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
  2. Delirium - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delirium

    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. Delirium tremens - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delirium_tremens

    Delirium tremens was also given an alternate medical definition since at least the 1840s, being known as mania a potu, which translates to 'mania from drink'. [28] The Belgian beer "Delirium Tremens," introduced in 1988, is a direct reference and also uses a pink elephant as its logo to highlight one of the symptoms of delirium tremens. [29] [30]

  4. Clouding of consciousness - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clouding_of_consciousness

    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] People describe this subjective sensation as their mind being "foggy". [4]

  5. Cognitive disorder - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_disorder

    The onset of delirium can vary from minutes to hours and sometimes days. However, the course of the delirium typically lasts from a few hours to weeks, depending on the underlying cause. [4] Delirium can also be accompanied by a shift in attention, mood swings, violent or unordinary behaviors, and hallucinations.

  6. The 7 Stages of Dementia: What They Are & What To Expect - AOL

    www.aol.com/7-stages-dementia-expect-162700451.html

    Someone in the first three stages of dementia doesn’t usually exhibit enough symptoms to be diagnosed. While mild cognitive impairment may be present, stages 1, 2, and 3 on the GDS are ...

  7. Alcoholic hallucinosis - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcoholic_hallucinosis

    Delirium tremens (DTs) do not appear suddenly, unlike alcoholic hallucinosis. DTs also take approximately 48 to 72 hours to appear after the heavy drinking stops. A tremor develops in the hands and can also affect the head and body. A common symptom of delirium tremens is that people become severely uncoordinated.

  8. Dementia - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dementia

    Cognitive dysfunction of shorter duration is called delirium. Delirium can be easily confused with dementia due to similar symptoms. Delirium is characterized by a sudden onset, fluctuating course, a short duration (often lasting from hours to weeks), and is primarily related to a somatic (or medical) disturbance.

  9. Discover the best free online games at AOL.com - Play board, card, casino, puzzle and many more online games while chatting with others in real-time.