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Urinary Disorders |
Confusion and Septic Shock07/08/2010 |
My father (87) went into septic shock from a urinary tract infection. His current white cell count is 13,000 down from a high of 22,000. How long does the average person suffer from confusion and lethargy? He was lucid the first day (Friday) but since then he was been confused, and now (Wednesday) quite lethargic.
It is hard to answer how long lethargy and confusion may last in an elderly individual after sepsis. It is encouraging that the WBC is down. Confusion can occur for a variety of reasons including being in the hospital. I would suggest that you discuss these concerns with his treating physician who can give you more specific answers.
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Donald R Bodner, MD Professor of Urology School of Medicine Case Western Reserve University |
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