During disorientation, the patient has difficulty confirming his identity, does not remember where he is, what time it is and other important details.
This altered mental state may be accompanied by symptoms such as confusion, hallucinations, restlessness, irritability, agitation, delusions.
It is a symptom of a number of pathologies or conditions, in particular, the cause may be amnesia, carbon monoxide poisoning, meningitis, dehydration, epilepsy, fever, hypothermia, oxygen deficiency, sepsis, vitamin deficiency, stroke and others.
Call emergency medical services if you notice that the person has disorientation or other mental complaints have appeared along with this condition. Always call an ambulance when the patient or those around them are in danger due to disorientation (they may unknowingly harm themselves or others).
If your friend or family member has this diagnosis, you should always know the following information (this will help the doctor in providing first aid):
- You should have all the important details from the patient's medical history, namely, what medications he takes, whether he often needs hospitalization, what his behavior is, what symptoms he exhibits, etc.;
- Try not to move familiar or favorite things for the patient;
- It is always important for the patient to have a loved one by his side, and especially during this diagnosis - during an attack of disorientation, discomfort will be less bothersome when he sees a familiar person next to him.
Source:
https://www.healthline.com/health/disorientation#causes
