Symptoms
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Cognitive impairment
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Disturbances of consciousness
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Hallucinations
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Delusions
These are classified as: Delirium, Dementia, amnestic disorders.
Aetiology: Neurosurgical conditions, neuroanatomical conditions, infectious causes, metabolic causes, autoimmune causes.
Treatment:
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Treating the underlying cause
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Pharmacological treatment
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Behavioral treatment
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Psychosocial intervention.