Delirium
After vertigo, delirium is another sign that inorganic arsenic poisoning reached a critical level. A person experiencing delirium shows serious disturbance in their mental activities. They have confused thinking. Their awareness of their environment is minimal. The condition usually starts rapidly, within a few days or, worse, a few hours.
Other factors contribute to the onset of deliria, such as chronic or severe illness, drug or alcohol intoxication/withdrawal, surgery, infection, medication, or changes in metabolic balance.
The input of a family member or caregiver is vital for an accurate diagnosis because the symptoms of delirium are similar to dementia. Delirium signs and symptoms could fluctuate within the day, and there could be times when no symptoms occur. However, the symptoms could worsen in the evening when the environment is dark and the patient views things as unfamiliar.
Delirium can make the affected person fail to focus on one topic. Simple things could distract them and could show minimal response to their surroundings. Their memory of recent events could be impaired. They could likewise feel disoriented, ramble, or have difficulty speaking, writing, or reading.
The person may also exhibit behavioral changes, including hallucinations, agitation, restlessness, making sounds, lethargy, and depression.
