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Disorientation is an altered mental state. Disorientation is what you experience when you are confused about the time, where you are or even who you are.
Disorientation is common. It can occur in patients in any gender at any age. Please discuss with your doctor for further information.
Related signs and symptoms include:
Causes of disorientation can include:
Hyperactive delirium may cause hallucinations and agitated behavior. Hypoactive delirium may cause drowsiness and withdrawn behavior. Mixed delirium may cause both types of behavior.
Delirium often arises quickly, fades away within days or weeks, and fluctuates in character. Dementia develops more slowly than delirium, is usually permanent, and causes consistent symptoms. Disorientation and short-term memory loss can be some of the early signs of dementia.
Withdrawal from certain drugs can also cause disorientation.
Other possible causes include:
The conditions mentioned above are some common causes of disorientation. Consult with your doctor for an accurate diagnosis.
You are more likely to experience disorientation if you have any of the conditions mentioned above.
Please consult with your doctor for further information.
You should contact your doctor if you or your loved one has any of the following:
In some people, such as those with dementia, these symptoms might develop slowly. But if someone becomes suddenly disoriented, they need to seek medical attention since this is a sign something is wrong. That applies both to old and to young people.
Signs that someone is disoriented and needs help include:
On noticing one of these symptoms or having any questions, please consult with your doctor. Everyone’s body acts differently. It is always best to discuss with your doctor to get the best solutions for your situation.
These following lifestyles and home remedies might help you cope with disorientation:
If you take care of someone who is prone to a disoriented state, here are things you can do to help:
If you have any questions, please consult with your doctor for the best solutions.
Hello Health Group does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
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