30th April 2024

An 83-year-old male has presented with acute worsening of his confusion. He has a known background of mild

An 83-year-old male has presented with acute worsening of his confusion. He has a known background of mild cognitive impairment which he has had for many years. His family report that he has been complaining of pain on passing urine and that he swings from periods of sleeping to periods of agitation. On examination, he has tenderness in the suprapubic region. His AMTS score is 2/10. What is the most likely cause for his confusion?

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