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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Complete Differential Diagnosis of Confusion

In alphabetical order.

• Acute hepatic porphyria
• Alcohol intoxication
• Arteriosclerosis
• Basilar artery thrombosis
• Brain tumor
• Chronic pulmonary disorders
• Dehyrdation
• Delirium tremens
• Drugs, toxins
• Encephalitis
• Fluid and electrolyte imbalance
• Head trauma, concussion
• Heatstroke
• Hepatic encephalopathy
• HIV infection
• Hypercalcemia
• Hypercapnia
• Hyperkalemia
• Hyperthermia
• Hypomagnesemia
• Hyponatremia
• Hypothermia
• Illnesses in advanced age
• Low blood sugar
• Niacin deficiency
• Seizures
• Severe infectious diseases
• Sleep deprivation
• Thiamine deficiency
• Uremia
• Vitamin B12 Deficiency
• Vitamin C deficiency

Acknowledgements

The content on this page was first contributed by Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2]