Reduced consciousness
Abnormally diminished level of attention, responsiveness, or wakefulness.
Also called: Disturbances of consciousness, Lowered consciousness, Reduced consciousness/confusion.
Conditions associated with reduced consciousness
The following conditions have been associated with reduced consciousness in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
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 co...
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...
Herpes simplex virus encephalitis
Herpes simplex virus encephalitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sign...
Hypoglycemia
Abnormally low blood sugar levels causing shakiness, sweating, confusion, and in severe cases loss of consciou...
Infection-related hemolytic uremic syndrome
Infection-related hemolytic uremic syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptom...
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....
Legionnaires disease
Legionnaires disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
MELAS
MELAS is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Meningococcal meningitis
Meningococcal meningitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Miller Fisher syndrome
Miller Fisher syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Myocardial Infarction
A heart attack, occurring when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked, causing chest pain and heart...
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Nocardiosis
Nocardiosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus
Pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and...
Plague
Plague is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Pulmonary Embolism
A blockage in a lung artery, usually from a blood clot that travels from the legs, causing sudden chest pain a...
Rabies
Rabies is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Rift valley fever
Rift valley fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Scrub typhus
Scrub typhus is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Sepsis
A life-threatening condition in which the body's response to infection damages its own tissues and organs....
Spontaneous periodic hypothermia
Spontaneous periodic hypothermia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
Sporadic infantile bilateral striatal necrosis
Sporadic infantile bilateral striatal necrosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symp...
Takayasu arteritis
Takayasu arteritis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Tick-borne encephalitis
Tick-borne encephalitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Trichinellosis
Trichinellosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Waldenström macroglobulinemia
Waldenström macroglobulinemia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
cerebellar ataxia-areflexia-pes cavus-optic atrophy-sensorineural hearing loss syndrome
Cerebellar ataxia - areflexia - pes cavus - optic atrophy - sensorineural hearing loss (CAPOS syndrome) is a r...
leukodystrophy, adult-onset, autosomal dominant, without amyloid angiopathy
leukodystrophy, adult-onset, autosomal dominant, without amyloid angiopathy is a medical condition that may be...
Tests providers may use to investigate reduced consciousness
When investigating reduced consciousness, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
ANA (Antinuclear Antibodies)
Screens for autoimmune diseases such as lupus....
Anti-dsDNA Antibodies
Supports diagnosis and monitoring of systemic lupus erythematosus....
BNP / NT-proBNP
Measures B-type natriuretic peptide to help evaluate heart failure....
Bnp Blood Test
Heart failure blood testing - This test measures levels of B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) to help detect, di...
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Crp Test C-Reactive Protein
This blood test measures levels of CRP to help indicate if cases of inflammation or infection are occurring. I...
D-Dimer
Helps rule out blood clotting conditions such as DVT or pulmonary embolism....
Fasting Glucose
Measures blood sugar after fasting to screen for diabetes and prediabetes....
Symptoms commonly seen alongside reduced consciousness
Dizziness
A feeling of lightheadedness, unsteadiness, or faintness, which can be caused by many conditions....
Excessive Sweating
Sweating more than is needed to regulate body temperature, which can accompany fever, anxiety, hypoglycemia, o...
Hunger
The sensation of needing to eat, which can be increased by low blood sugar or metabolic conditions....
Irritability
Easily annoyed or frustrated mood, which can be caused by stress, sleep problems, hormonal changes, or mood di...
Rapid Breathing
Breathing faster than normal, which can be a sign of fever, infection, anxiety, or respiratory conditions....
Sudden Shortness of Breath
Breathlessness that comes on suddenly, which can be a sign of a blood clot in the lungs or other emergencies....
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if reduced consciousness is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom reduced consciousness mean?
Reduced consciousness is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. Abnormally diminished level of attention, responsiveness, or wakefulness.
Which conditions are associated with reduced consciousness?
Reduced consciousness has been reported in association with 35 conditions in the medical literature we index, including African trypanosomiasis, Arrhythmia, Atrial Fibrillation, Autosomal dominant hypocalcemia, Beta-ketothiolase deficiency. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about reduced consciousness?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.