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confusion

            Being in a state of confusion means not being able to think clearly or quickly, feeling disorientated, and struggling to pay attention, make decisions, or remember things.


The most common causes of sudden confusion are:

    a lack of oxygen in the blood (hypoxia) – the cause could be anything from a severe asthma attack to a problem with the lungs or heart
    an infection anywhere in the body, especially in elderly people
    a stroke or TIA ("mini stroke")
    a low blood sugar level (hypoglycaemia)
    diabetic ketoacidosis, a serious complication of diabetes caused by a lack of insulin in the body
    certain medications, including digoxin, diuretics, steroids, and opiates
    alcohol poisoning or alcohol withdrawal
    drug misuse

It's understandable to fear the worst and assume it's a sign of dementia – but if the confusion came on over a short period of time (acute confusion), dementia is unlikely to be the sole cause.

What to do if someone is showing signs of confusion

If the confusion has come on suddenly, take them to your nearest hospital or call 999 for an ambulance, especially if they're showing other signs of illness such as a fever, or their skin or lips are turning blue.

While you wait for the ambulance

    Stay with them. Introduce yourself if you need to, reassure them, and remind them where they are at regular intervals.
    Check the person's medication cupboard – if in their home – and make a note of what drugs they're taking.
    Ask if any other family members have been unwell, to check whether carbon monoxide poisoning could be a possible cause of the confusion.


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Candid street shot, Warminster, Wiltshire, UK
   

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Taken on: May 6, 2017

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