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My father is 90. he has suddenly become very disorientated. he is not going out much and sits in a dark room. could he be suffering a lack of light?
7 doctors weighed in across 5 answers
R/O Delirium: It is difficult to make a diagnoses without having all the fact , seeing the patient reviewing his medications, his lab result , reviewing his medical condition and neurological diagnoses. However, sudden confusion and fluctuating level of attention mostly related to delirium..!
Answered 5/7/2016
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Multiple postings: You've posted this question 2 other times also, and i answered these similarly to dr. Amawi here. Please get your father to his primary care physician for complete evaluation, as new confusion/disorientation can mean a medical illness that needs treatment. Your father's sitting in a dark room sounds like he may have been depressed/otherwise not feeling well previously, but now needs acute help.
Answered 5/7/2016
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Elderly disor.: I have seen this question before. Not sure if dad os on medications or developed new health problem. Agree he needs evaluation for sudden change & soon.
Answered 5/8/2016
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Elderly disor.: I have seen this question before. Not sure if dad os on medications or developed new health problem. Agree he needs evaluation for sudden change & soon.
Answered 7/7/2019
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Dementia? : Dad needs a thorough evaluation to be sure he isn't having a reaction to medications or has early onset dementia.
Answered 5/8/2016
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