Delirium Secondary

Secondary delirium: what is it and how to deal with it?

Delusion secondary, also known as delusion of explanation or Wernicke's delusion of explanation, is one of the most common symptoms in people suffering from mental disorders. This is a state where a person begins to give ridiculous and unreasonable explanations for his thoughts, feelings and actions.

Secondary delusions can manifest in a variety of forms, including delirium, paranoid ideation, hallucinations, and illusions. It can be caused by many factors, such as drugs, alcohol, head injuries, lack of sleep, stress and mental disorders, including schizophrenia.

People suffering from Delusion Secondary may feel alienated from the world around them, experience feelings of helplessness and anxiety. They may also believe in ridiculous ideas that seem real to them even though they have no evidence to support it.

How to deal with Secondary Delirium? Treatment depends on the cause of the condition. If Delirium Secondary is caused by drugs or alcohol, it is necessary to stop using these substances. If it is caused by physical reasons, such as head trauma or sleep disturbances, these causes must be treated.

But if Secondary Delirium is caused by mental problems, then professional treatment by a psychiatrist is necessary. Treatment may include psychotherapy, medications, and other methods.

It is important to understand that Secondary Delirium is not something shameful or shameful. It is simply a symptom of a mental disorder that can be successfully treated. If you or someone you love has signs of secondary delirium, seek professional help. Together you can overcome this condition and return to a full life.

Delirium of secondary origin (secondary delusion)

**Delusion of secondary origin** (Latin delirium spuria dux “incoherent delirium” from delirio “delirium, madness” + Latin prae “before”):

1. Delirium of primary genesis, giving it some affective content under the influence of organic or somatogenic factors, for example. delusional hallucinatory experiences; the condition does not transform from the primary one in accordance with its pathogenetic nature. Sometimes accompanied by persistent confusion. It is observed in schizophrenia, multiple malignant neuroleptic syndrome, Kandinsky Kayas syndrome, as well as due to general disorders of consciousness, incl. metabolic nature. 2. Syn.: Franke-Kuliss syndrome; Quandt's delirium. 3. Syn. organic delusional Wernicke–Korsakoff syndrome.

The more precise term "asymptomatic spontaneous catatonia" is used.

Secondary delirium of Korsakoff's syndrome (neuropsychic toxicosis) occupies the second half of delirium. In this case, euphoria arises in clear consciousness, usually with enthusiasm or irritability. Fantastic ideas are transformed up to “simple” hallucinosis. The sense of smell increases, so many patients deny the smell of urine (isopsia). Judgments lose logic, both verbal and figurative. Patients do not fulfill even simple requests. At the height of the attack, elementary forms of mutism may occur. As a result, the entire episode is complicated by combinations of verbal and tactile hallucinations. Tactile hallucinations are represented by dreams of castration, cutting, foreign objects in the mouth (visual with normal vision), and biting hands. A “hunted” look, choreiform movements of the fingers of outstretched arms and the face are often observed. Confabulations are common.