Why Do I Feel Confused?
Health Problems That Can Cause Confusion or Decreased Alertness Include: Infections, Such as a Urinary Tract Infection, Respiratory Infection, or Sepsis...
Health problems that can cause confusion or decreased alertness include: Infections, such as a urinary tract infection, respiratory infection, or sepsis. Alzheimer's disease. Asthma or COPD, which cause a decrease in the amount of oxygen or an increase in the amount of carbon dioxide in the blood.
What can cause mental confusion?
Other causes of confusion or decreased alertness can include:
- A head injury.
- Decreased or blocked blood flow to the brain. ...
- Infection, such as a brain abscess, encephalitis, meningitis, or sepsis.
- Sexually transmitted infections, such as syphilis (late-stage) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Why do I feel so confused?
Confusion can have many causes, including injury, infection, substance use, and medications. It's important to find out what the underlying cause of the confusion is so that it can be treated.