Stupor: Causes & Reasons - Symptoma Malta

Possible Causes for Stupor

Critical Symptoms of Alcohol Poisoning: Unconsciousness or inability to rouse the person Mental confusion or stupor Vomiting Seizures Slow breathing (fewer than 8 breaths [wiu.edu]

Critical Signs and Symptoms of Alcohol Poisoning Mental confusion, stupor, coma, or person cannot be roused. Vomiting. Seizures. [shop.ucsc.edu]

Signs of alcohol poisoning include: Confusion and stupor Vomiting Seizures Slow or irregular breathing Hypothermia, or abnormally low body temperature Unconsciousness Next [sciencenetlinks.com]

Catatonia

Symptoms of Catatonia: Stupor, Posturing. Psych Central. [psychcentral.com]

Stupor A patient in catatonic stupor Specialty Psychiatry Stupor is the lack of critical mental function and a level of consciousness wherein an affected person is almost [en.wikipedia.org]

In catatonic stupor, i.e. immobility and stupor, the first-line therapy is electrotherapy, preferably at an earliest possible stage. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Coma

It's not considered stupor if you're just tired and sleepy from having been awake too long. [merckmanuals.com]

The confusion may progress to stupor and coma. [merckmanuals.com]

[…] may be affected only a little or a whole lot, ranging from being: Slightly less alert than normal Confused and not making much sense Sleepy and hard to arouse Unconscious Stupor [merckmanuals.com]

Iodine Poisoning

Abdominal pain Coma Delirium Fever Lack of urine output Seizure Shock Shortness of breath Stupor Swelling of face and body Weak pulse Side Effects of Iodine Poisoning A patient [tandurust.com]

More severe neurological symptoms and signs such as seizures and stupor are also possible. Respiratory issues develop in a form of shortness of breath. [ic.steadyhealth.com]

Symptoms Abdominal pain Coughing Delirium Diarrhea Fever Metallic taste in mouth Mouth and throat pain No urine output Seizures Shock Shortness of breath Stupor Thirst Vomiting [indiatoday.intoday.in]

Hyoscyamus Niger Poisoning

As the mania advances he seems to lie in a sort of stupor and yet it is not a real stupor, because the slightest noise rouses him into all these forms of violent mania. [vithoulkas.com]

Low muttering delirium, constant carphologia, deep stupor. -Convulsions, trembling, jerks, twitchings, cramps. [cure4incurables.com]

[…] can take place even after ingesting a small amount of plant or seed matter, can have symptoms such as increased salivation, headache, nausea, convulsions, hallucinations, stupor [worldseedsupply.com]

Metabolic Encephalopathy

Stupor and "twitching" Case #5 A 56-year-old man who was previously well was admitted to the hospital in a stupor with clonic twitching of his left extremities and face. [dartmouth.edu]

Difficulty in speaking Behavioral change Asterixis (rapid momentary loss of tone in the muscles) Muscle stiffness or rigidity Uncontrollable movements or seizures (rare) Stupor [symptoma.com]

The symptoms of metabolic encephalopathy include as: Agitation and confusion Forgetfulness Insomnia Change in behavior Stupor or coma Stiffness of muscles Tremor in finger [tandurust.com]

Catatonic Schizophrenia

Despite therapists' attention to nonverbal behavior, mutism and stupor are particularly effective hindrances to communication in psychotherapy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

stupor 2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code Type 1 Excludes catatonic stupor ( R40.1 ) stupor NOS ( R40.1 ) Type 2 Excludes catatonic disorder due to known physiological [icd10data.com]

Its typical symptoms are certainly distinctive: a motionless stupor, bizarre posturing, waxen flexibility, religious delusions, stereotyped movements, negativism, loss of [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Malignant Catatonia

Stupor revisited. Comprehensive Psychiatry, Vol. 22, Issue. 5, p. 466. CrossRef Google Scholar Berrios, G. E. 1981. Stupor: a conceptual history. [cambridge.org]

Sam; An undiagnosed stupor in the acute medical unit: a case of malignant catatonia, QJM: An International Journal of Medicine, Volume 108, Issue 4, 1 April 2015, Pages 335 [academic.oup.com]

This stage would be followed by exhaustion, characterized by stupor and by high temperatures. [clinicalgate.com]

Uremic Encephalopathy

[…] severe signs and symptoms of uremic encephalopathy include the following: Vomiting Emotional volatility Decreased cognitive function Disorientation Confusion Bizarre behavior Stupor [emedicine.medscape.com]

They may progress to delirium, convulsions, stupor and coma. [alzheimer-europe.org]

Indicators: Showing some of the following signs and symptoms: Altered Mental Status from baseline Coma Confusion Delirium Disorientation Lethargic Psychosis Restlessness Stupor [forums.acdis.org]

Hypoglycemic Encephalopathy

[…] of any other cause of coma/stupor. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Stupor and "twitching" Case #5 A 56-year-old man who was previously well was admitted to the hospital in a stupor with clonic twitching of his left extremities and face. [dartmouth.edu]

Further reading [ edit ] The Diagnosis of Stupor and Coma by Plum and Posner, ISBN 0-19-513898-8, remains one of the best detailed observational references to the condition [en.wikipedia.org]

Benzodiazepine Overdose

Slurred speech or acting drunk Amnesia Physical weakness or lack of coordination Hypotonia (lack of muscle tone) Blurry vision Difficulty breathing or depressed breathing Stupor [americanaddictioncenters.org]

High doses can cause stupor and respiratory depression, which is managed with intubation and mechanical ventilation. [merckmanuals.com]

Increasing toxicity can cause nystagmus on forward gaze, miosis, somnolence, marked ataxia with falling, confusion, stupor, respiratory depression, and, ultimately, death. [merckmanuals.com]

Sepsis-Associated Encephalopathy

Also known as: Hepatic stupor, hepatic coma, porto-systemic encephalopathy, hepato-cerebral encephalopathy Similar conditions: HE should be differentiated from other similar [clinicaladvisor.com]

"The first manifestation of SAE is an acute change in mental status, ranging from inattention, disorientation, agitation, somnolence, stupor and coma," the authors write. [news-medical.net]

Acetone Poisoning

Symptoms of acute acetone poisoning include low blood pressure, stupors and even comas. [dailymail.co.uk]

Gastrointestinal system Nausea Pain in belly area (abdomen) Person may have a fruity odor Sweet taste in mouth Vomiting Nervous system Acting as if drunk Coma Drowsiness Stupor [redbrickhealth.com]

Acetone poisoning can cause low blood pressure, nausea, stomach pain, stupor, difficulty breathing and even coma, according to the National Institutes of Health's MedlinePlus [mlive.com]

Encephalopathy

It is characterized by headache, stupor, seizures, and visual alterations. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Stupor and "twitching" Case #5 A 56-year-old man who was previously well was admitted to the hospital in a stupor with clonic twitching of his left extremities and face. [dartmouth.edu]

In Group B, two patients presented with clouding of consciousness and three with stupor. [scielo.br]

Hepatic Encephalopathy

Clinically overt HE includes personality changes, alterations in consciousness progressive disorientation in time and space, somnolence, stupor and, finally, coma. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Also known as: Hepatic stupor, hepatic coma, porto-systemic encephalopathy, hepato-cerebral encephalopathy Similar conditions: HE should be differentiated from other similar [cancertherapyadvisor.com]

Clinical manifestations vary from confusion, somnolence, and disorientation to stupor and coma. [medlink.com]

Brain Stem Herniation

[…] and coma with mcc 081 Nontraumatic stupor and coma without mcc Convert G93.5 to ICD-9-CM Code History 2016 (effective 10/1/2015) : New code (first year of non-draft ICD-10 [icd10data.com]

[…] and coma with mcc 081 Nontraumatic stupor and coma without mcc [forums.acdis.org]

That is, the patient may appear confused, stuporous, or delirious. Stupor. The patient is unresponsive and can only be aroused via intense, loud, or painful stimulation. [brainmind.com]

Salicylate Poisoning

Late signs are fever, agitation, or conversely, lethargy, convulsions, and stupor. [symptoma.com]

Vertigo Hyperventilation Hyperactivity Symptoms occurring as the toxicity or poisoning progresses: Agitation Delirium Disorientation Respiratory acidosis Hallucinations Stupor [nursingcrib.com]

Phencyclidine Intoxication

In the second stage, patients are stuporous to comatose, but they have intact deep pain responses. In the third stage, patients do not respond to deep pain stimuli. [step1.medbullets.com]

Changes in sensorium consisted of coma, lethargy/stupor, and acute brain syndrome; however, 46% of patients were alert and oriented. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

QID: 205717 Miosis, drowsiness, constipation Disorientation, hallucinations, hostility Amnesia, ataxia, stupor, somnolence Hyperphagia, hypersomnolence, fatigue Restlessness [step1.medbullets.com]

Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium

[…] include body tremors, change in mental function, agitation, confusion, delirium, fear, hallucinations, quick mood changes, restlessness, auditory and visual sensitivity, and stupor [bulletin.facs.org]

RESULTS: We identified 26 cases of withdrawal catatonia in the literature-all principally with catatonic stupor-with an average age of 56 years (range: 27-92) and balanced [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Myxedema Coma

There is typically a gradual onset of lethargy progressing to stupor or coma. [boardprep.net]

The typical progression is lethargy evolving into stupor and, eventually, into coma with respiratory failure and hypothermia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Symptoms include hypoglycemia, hyponatremia, hypothermia, hypoventilation, progressive weakness, stupor, shock, and death. [boardprep.net]

Isopropyl Alcohol Poisoning

Isopropyl alcohol poisoning signs are GI pain, cramps, vomiting, diarrhea, and CNS depression (dizziness, stupor, coma, and death from respiratory paralysis). [merckvetmanual.com]

Symptoms of alcohol poisoning include: Confusion or stupor. Slurred speech, difficulty talking. Inability to walk. Repeated or uncontrolled vomiting. [learn-about-alcoholism.com]

Signs of alcohol poisoning in young children The child may smell of alcohol The face of the child may be red and sweating Confusion, stupor Vomiting Noisy and slow breathing [baby-safety-concerns.com]

High-Altitude Cerebral Edema

Symptoms commonly are headache, ataxia, and confusion progressing to stupor and coma. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Patients may exhibit ataxia and a depressed level of consciousness, which may progress to stupor or coma. [clinicaladvisor.com]

[…] woke many times; poor night’s sleep 3 = unable to sleep Clinical Findings: Change in mental status: 0 = no change 1 = lethargy/lassitude 2 = disorientation/confusion 3 = stupor [clinicaladvisor.com]

West Nile Encephalitis

Symptoms of severe illness include high fever, headache, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, vision loss, numbness and paralysis [cdc.gov]

In a severe infection, symptoms are headache, high fever, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, paralysis, and on rare occasions [infoplease.com]

Fat Embolism

He developed stupor and coma within 24 hours from his injury. His acute recovery was characterized by marked frontal dysfunction. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Neurologic manifestations can range from headache, confusion, and agitation to stupor and, less commonly, coma. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

CNS symptoms: confusion, restlessness, stupor, delirium Skin symptoms: petechiae along the anterior axillary folds and in the conjunctiva and retina. [eorif.com]

Bromate Poisoning

Treat coma (See Coma and stupor) and seizures (See Seizures) if they occur. [accessmedicine.mhmedical.com]

Treat coma (See Coma and stupor ) and seizures (See Seizures ) if they occur. [mhmedical.com]

[…] alterations The Most Severe Symptoms Some of the most severe symptoms manifest as: Confusion Schizophrenia Violence increasing at night Auditory or visual hallucinations Stupor [iodine-resource.com]

Diabetic Ketotic Coma

Typically, the patient, a middle-aged or old person with diabetes mellitus of recent onset or without previous history of the disease, lapses into stupor and unconsciousness [jamanetwork.com]

coma Stupor, coma Over the past few decades, hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state has had many names and acronyms, including nonketotic hypertonicity, hyperosmolar nonketosis [aafp.org]

SAMENT S, SCHWARTZ MB (1957) Severe diabetic stupor without ketosis. SS Afr Med J 31: 893-894. [omicsonline.org]

Morphine Overdose

Other symptoms of overdose are pinpoint pupils, drowsiness, stupor and severe constipation. [symptoma.com]

[…] morphine: clammy skin cold skin coma convulsions pinpoint pupils extreme somnolence (sleepiness) reduced blood pressure severe respiratory depression slow and shallow breathing stupor [drug.addictionblog.org]

Decreased level of consciousness CNS depression may bring about drowsiness, lethargy, stupor and eventually coma when managements are not instituted [1, 2, 3, 4]. [overdoseinfo.com]

Lithium Toxicity

[…] retardation, slow mental functioning, slurred speech, startled response, restlessness, agitation, confusion, hallucinations, poor memory, worsening of organic brain syndrome, stupor [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

A few days later they became unresponsive and were stuporous, with dull eyes and slightly erected, untidy and unkempt fur. They were visibly ill and emaciated. [echa.europa.eu]

Concentration Symptoms 1.5 - 2.5 Drowsiness, nystagmus 2.5 - 3.5 Psychoses, facilitations >3.5 Convulsions, stupor, coma, death Mild toxicity is usually seen in the 1.5 to [clinlabnavigator.com]

Ventricular Hemorrhage

The third patient with a left thalamic and basal ganglia hemorrhage, who was initially awake and then lapsed into stupor days later, underwent surgery, but did not recover [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

There is a change in level of alertness (either stupor or an irritable, hyperalert state). [utmb.edu]

Infants with severe intraventricular hemorrhage might develop metabolic or respiratory acidosis, apnea, hypotonia and stupor. The newborn might go into a coma. [lecturio.com]

Bacterial Encephalitis

Symptoms of encephalitis Headache Stupor, unresponsive Irritability Lethargy Seizures Coma Nausea and vomiting Loss of appetite Sensitivity to light Joint pain Drowsiness [migraine.com]

[…] worse when the baby is picked up) Poor feeding Soft spot on the top of the head may bulge out more Vomiting Emergency symptoms: Loss of consciousness, poor responsiveness, stupor [medlineplus.gov]

There is a broad range of possible manifestations of altered mental status including personality changes, irritability lethargy, stupor, or coma. [infectiousdiseaseadvisor.com]