Question 1

what cause a person to feel disorientation?

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Multiple possible: Disorientation to time or place is one of the signs of delirium, an acute mental status change that can be reversible with treatment.  Accompanying signs are confusion, disorganized thinking, changes in alertness, decreased short-term memory & recall, perceptual changes including hallucinations, and wandering attention.  Causes include intoxication, infection, brain injury, metabolic, and more.

Question 2

have you ever treated chronological disorientation?

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Disorientation to: Time can be a symptom of many illnesses.  Treatment involves treating the cause of the problem.  So yes, I have treated it.

Question 3

what could be causing sudden, and brief disorientation?

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Dehydration : Is apossibility but either way a physical exam by a doctor sounds like a good idea.

Question 4

what caused my boyfriend to become disorientated if he gets real hungry?

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Low blood sugar : Low blood sugar can cause lots of symptoms including disorientation. Or the hunger could be unrelated. Better call your family doctor and get evaluated.

Question 5

why would a bright, sunny day cause me to become confused and disorientated?

Accepted Answer

Sun sensitivity: Some people can have reaction to bright light which can cause a change in vision acutely that would make you confused.

Question 6

why do i feel disorientated recently?

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MANY REASONS!!: This question is unfortunately way too vague. There are many reasons for feeling disoriented.  Medical reasons, medications, insomnia, high blood pressure, depression, anxiety, stress, drugs, alcohol. Please speak to your physician who can then ask you questions and help narrow this down then treat.

Question 7

what could cause me to be feeling disorientated after sugary drinks?

Accepted Answer

Check for diabetes: The first thought is that your blood sugar is rising due to glucose intolerance (ie diabetes or pre-diabetes)  but i also wonder if there is caffeine in the drinks as well.

Question 8

i am due within this week and am feeling extremely disorientated. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

No: Extremely disoriented does not sound normal.  You should call your doctor immediately.

Question 9

disorientation of the senses. is that a stroke?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: "disorientation of the senses" implies a delirium -- and stroke is one possible cause of this medical emergency.  Other possibilities include drugs, toxins, hypoxia, infections, endocrine problems, acute metabolic problems like dehydration, etc.  To be sure about what's causing this, the person needs urgent medical evaluation.

Question 10

is it possible for stress to cause disorientation?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Stress gives rise to adrenal issues, 

 hypertensive issues , indirectly affects

  glucose metabolism ( high cortisol ).

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