Common Causes Of Delirium
Common Causes Of Delirium BlurryMe/Shutterstock By Sam Cohen/Aug. 24, 2021 10:36 am EST The Mayo Clinic defines delirium as “a serious disturbance in mental abilities that results in confused thinking and reduced awareness of the environment.” The condition develops rapidly over the course of a few hours or a few days, depending on the person it’s afflicting and what has caused the disruption. The disturbance is usually caused by several common causes, including severe or chronic illness, surgery, infection, medication, and changes in your metabolic balance, per the Mayo Clinic....