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What Causes Disorientation?

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Posted on Tue, 23 Dec 2014
Question: Disoriented
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Answered by Dr. Shailja Puri (43 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Metabolic disorders or psychiatric disorder suspected

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.

Disorientation can be due to many reasons.
It can be due to metabolic disorders or psychiatric disorders.
Firstly, certain investigations like electrolytes, renal function tests and blood sugar need to be done.
If these parameters are within normal range, psychiatric opinion needs to be taken.

Consult your primary health care provider for clinical assessment and relevant investigations.

Thanks
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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What Causes Disorientation?

Brief Answer: Metabolic disorders or psychiatric disorder suspected Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic. Disorientation can be due to many reasons. It can be due to metabolic disorders or psychiatric disorders. Firstly, certain investigations like electrolytes, renal function tests and blood sugar need to be done. If these parameters are within normal range, psychiatric opinion needs to be taken. Consult your primary health care provider for clinical assessment and relevant investigations. Thanks Dr Shailja P Wahal