Dementia

[contentuser]

Differential Diagnosis



Delirium—The physician must distinguish between delirium and dementia. Delirium is a transient, acute mental disturbance that manifests as disorganized thinking and a decreased ability to pay attention to the external world. Delirium is often caused by infectious disease, brain tumor, poisoning, drug or alcohol intoxication or withdrawal, seizures head trauma, and metabolic disorders. It is important to treat underlying conditions promptly, as they may be l...Read the full article