Reduced consciousness
Abnormally diminished level of attention, responsiveness, or wakefulness.
What is Reduced consciousness?
Reduced consciousness is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Reduced consciousness that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Reduced consciousness
The following conditions have been associated with Reduced consciousness. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
African trypanosomiasis
African trypanosomiasis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Arrhythmia
An irregular or abnormal heart rhythm that can range from harmless to life-threatening.
Atrial Fibrillation
An irregular and often rapid heart rhythm that increases the risk of stroke, heart failure, and other heart complication...
Autosomal dominant hypocalcemia
Autosomal dominant hypocalcemia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Beta-ketothiolase deficiency
Beta-ketothiolase deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Cocaine intoxication
Cocaine intoxication is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Fructose-1,6-bisphosphatase deficiency
Fructose-1,6-bisphosphatase deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Herpes simplex virus encephalitis
Herpes simplex virus encephalitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Hypoglycemia
Abnormally low blood sugar levels causing shakiness, sweating, confusion, and in severe cases loss of consciousness.
Infection-related hemolytic uremic syndrome
Infection-related hemolytic uremic syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sign...
Insulinoma
Insulinoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Japanese encephalitis
Japanese encephalitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Reduced consciousness is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.