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My dad was recently admitted in the hospital, he was talking nonsense and trembling really bad, but he could answer president, year, dob and name.
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Stroke: A thalamic stroke can lead to some of these speech problems but hey, i'm a neurologist, so i will point that out. I am sure that doctors in the hospital will also make sure that nothing else is the matter as well, e.g. Infection, heart issue, etc.
Answered 1/14/2014
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Altered Mental Stat: There can be many reasons for an altered mental status, especially in the elderly. It sounds like at least some aspects of his long-term memory are intact. He will need a comprehensive assessment to determine the cause.
Answered 6/1/2020
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