DELIRIUM

Delirium is a syndrome of transient, reversible cognitive dysfunction. It is very common, affecting up to 30% of older hospital inpatients, either at admission or during their hospital stay. It is associated with high rates of mortality, complication and institutionalisation, and with longer lengths of stay. Its pathophysiology is unclear; it may in part be due to the effect of increased cortisol release in acute illness, or it may reflect a sensitivity of cholinergic neurotransmission to toxic insults. Older terms for delirium, e.g. acute confusion or toxic confusional state, lack diagnostic precision and should be avoided.

RISK FACTOR

Predisposing factors:

• Old age
• Dementia
• Frailty
• Sensory impairment
• Polypharmacy
• Renal impairment.

HOMOEOPATHIC APPROACH

Homoeopathy today is a rapidly growing system and is being practiced all over the world. It strength lies in its evident effectiveness as it takes a holistic approach towards the sick individual through promotion of inner balance at mental, emotional, spiritual and physical levels. When  is concerned there are many effective medicines available in Homoeopathy , but the selection depends upon the individuality of the patient , considering mental and physical symptoms

Few homoeopathic medicine can be thought of in the treatment of delirium are:

ARNICA MONT., AGARICUS MUSC., CANNABIS IND., BAPTISIA TINC., ETC