Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is there any possibility of amnesia or short-term delirium?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Fairly common: Toxic delirium occurs when you drink too much or take too many drugs. Severe infections can produce similar symptoms. Serious head injuries can cause memory lose and confusion. A form of migraine can produce similar symptoms. The post ictal state following a seizure is associated with memory loss and confusion.
Answered 10/4/2016
5.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
People also searched for:
What are the differences between presenile dementia, amnesia and delirium?
Can you please tell me how presenile dementia compared with amnesia and delirium differ?
I had a major headache & dizzy spell and a short amnesia incident and could not even remember my name. what could be the problem?
My friend has short term amnesia, headache, nausea, aggression, and has been in bed all day. Should I be concerned?
Whh would a 24F, previously intellectually gifted individual slowly begin to lose their memory? Symptoms include aphasia, deja vu, inability to retain short-term memory, temporary amnesia, gaps in time, inability to understand speech, stuttering?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
