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Confusion: causas, sintomas y tratamiento

Esta guia resume causas frecuentes, senales de alerta y cuando acudir al medico para confusion.

Que puede causar Confusion

1Infections and inflammation — bacterial, viral, or autoimmune triggers activate confusion
2Metabolic disturbances — hormonal imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, or blood sugar changes
3Structural or vascular causes — tissue damage, nerve compression, or circulatory problems
4Psychological factors — stress, anxiety, and depression can produce measurable physical confusion
5Underlying conditions such as Epilepsy, Alzheimers Disease, Stroke frequently present with confusion as a core feature

!Sudden, severe confusion that peaks within seconds to minutes
!Confusion accompanied by chest pain, shortness of breath, or neurological changes
!Onset after trauma, head injury, or toxic exposure
!Progressive worsening over days or weeks without a clear cause
!Confusion in a high-risk individual (age >65, immunocompromised, or pregnant)

→Confusion is sudden, severe, or described as 'the worst you've ever experienced'
→Associated symptoms include fever >39°C, vision changes, confusion, or weakness
→Symptoms persist beyond 72 hours or are progressively worsening

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