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Dementia and Bladder Infections

Dementia and delirium are closely related disorders that negatively affect normal cognitive functioning. A bladder infection is a treatable condition affecting the urinary tract that could cause delirium.

  1. Dementia

    • Dementia refers to a decline in cognitive abilities, memory loss, impaired speech and language abilities, behavioral disturbances and personality changes caused by diseases and conditions that affect the brain. According to MayoClinic.com, dementia and delirium often coincide, and the two conditions have common features.

    Delirium

    • Delirium develops quickly and is generally characterized by confusion and an inability to pay attention. Delirium is typically reversible and might be caused by a urinary tract infection, among other illnesses.

    Bladder Infection

    • A bladder infection, also known as cystitis, is a type of urinary tract infection that is generally caused by Escherichia coli, which is a type of bacteria found in the gastrointestinal tract.

    Symptoms

    • Symptoms of a bladder infection include a feeling of pressure on the pelvis, frequent urination, a painful burning sensation during urination and fever.

    Treatment

    • Antibiotics typically treat bladder infections. Treatment of a bladder infection treats the delirium that might result from it.

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