Confusion

More unusual causes of sudden confusion

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Less common causes of sudden confusion are:

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Common causes of sudden confusion

The most common causes of sudden confusion are: a lack of oxygen in the blood (hypoxia) the cause could be anything from a severe asthma attack to aproblem with the lungs or heart an infection a

Introduction

NHS Choices information on acute (sudden) confusion, with links to other useful resources.

More unusual causes of sudden confusion

Less common causes of sudden confusion are: an infection of the brain or its lining (encephalitis or meningitis) an imbalance of salts and minerals in the blood a severely underactive thyroid g

What to do if someone is showing signs of confusion

If the confusion has come on suddenly, take them to your nearest hospitalor call 999 for an ambulance, especially if they're showing other signs of illness such asa fever, or their skin or lips are tu