What are the symptoms of delirium?

What are the symptoms of delirium?

The different types of delirium produce different symptoms. Symptoms tend to start suddenly and get worse over the next few hours or days. A person with delirium may act like they’re intoxicated. The main symptom is being unable to pay attention. Symptoms tend to become worse in the evening, which is known as sundowning.

Symptoms of hyperactive delirium include:

• Acting disoriented.
• Anxiety.
• Hallucinations.
• Rambling.
• Rapid changes in emotion.
• Restlessness.
• Trouble concentrating.

Symptoms of hypoactive delirium include:

• Apathy.
• Decreased responsiveness.
• Flat affect.
• Laziness.
• Withdrawal.