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Is it normal for an elderly person with a chronic kidney infection to be confused and talking jibberish?
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No: It's never normal for a person to be confused and talking gibberish. The question is why, and it usually takes a medical examination to find out. Kidney failure or fever from infection can cause delirium, but there are many other possible causes too. If it's a new problem, the person should see a doctor right away. If it's not new, it may be due to a permanent disability such as stroke.
Answered 4/21/2016
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Normal, no: But increasing kidney failure can cause mental status changes.
Answered 10/4/2016
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