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==Differentiating Confusion from other symptoms== | ==Differentiating Confusion from other symptoms== | ||
'''Confusion :'''It is the inability to maintain coherent stream of thought or action. It can be caused by various conditions. Altered level of consciousness is seen in confusion. This can be predecessor for successive stupor or coma. | '''Confusion :''' It is the inability to maintain coherent stream of thought or action. It can be caused by various conditions. Altered level of consciousness is seen in confusion. This can be predecessor for successive stupor or coma. | ||
'''Delirium :''' Acute impairment in attention with fluctuating course and altered level of consciousness caused by a medical condition. This is also called as acute confusional state and encephalopathy. | |||
'''Dementia :''' Chronic degenerative condition affecting memory, behavior and cognition. | |||
'''Amnesia :''' | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Differentiating Confusion from other symptoms
Confusion : It is the inability to maintain coherent stream of thought or action. It can be caused by various conditions. Altered level of consciousness is seen in confusion. This can be predecessor for successive stupor or coma.
Delirium : Acute impairment in attention with fluctuating course and altered level of consciousness caused by a medical condition. This is also called as acute confusional state and encephalopathy.
Dementia : Chronic degenerative condition affecting memory, behavior and cognition.
Amnesia :