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A stroke affects different parts of the brain - it varies from person to person. Some sufferers have their memory affected, some have speech problems and some have restricted movement. Some even suffer more than one 'problem'.
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 7y agoMy late wife suffered a bleed on her brain that robbed her of speech and swallowing. Her right side of her body became paralysed. So people suffering a stroke may suffer confusion, etc. because the brain is is the main control centre of the body.
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What is the difference between disorientation and confusion?
what is the difference between confusion and disorentated
Is disorientation a precursor to a stroke or mental illness?
Yes.
What is acute condition caused by a high fever that is characterized by confusion disorientation disordered thinking agitation and hallucinations is known as?
This may be a sign of Heat Stroke, or Heat Exhaustion. Delirium
What are the psychoactive effects of inhalants?
Disorientation, confusion, and memory loss.
What is the term used to describe feelings of disorientation and confusion?
culture shock
How do you spell cofution?
The likely word is confusion (bewilderment, disorientation, state of disorganization).
What is the synonym of the word confusion?
Synonyms for the noun confusion are disorientation, befuddlement, fluster, fuss, commotion, mix up, or upheaval.
What is disorientation?
the loss of proper bearings, or a state of mental confusion as to time, place, or identity.
Why does a person become disoriented with a heat stroke?
Heat stroke often causes a drop in blood pressure, which in turn causes the disorientation and often deliriousness.
How does UTI affect mental status?
A UTI can lead to confusion, disorientation, and changes in mental status in elderly individuals due to its impact on the central nervous system, causing inflammation and alterations in brain function. This condition, known as delirium, is a common manifestation of UTIs in older adults and requires prompt medical attention to prevent complications.
Which culture is the disorientation that people experience when they come in to contact with a fundamentally different culture and can no longer depend on their taken for granted assumptions about lif?
The disorientation that people experience when encountering a fundamentally different culture and can no longer rely on their familiar assumptions is known as culture shock. It involves feelings of confusion, anxiety, and uncertainty as individuals adjust to the new cultural context.
Slurred speech and confusion and numbness symptoms?
stroke symptoms.
