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Table 1 Presenting complaints

From: Appropriateness of acute admissions and last in-patient day for patients with long term neurological conditions

Presenting condition/complaint

Frequency

Percentage

Chest pain

14

11.8

Shortness of breath

11

9.2

Collapse

10

8.4

Fall

10

8.4

Epileptic fit

7

5.9

Reduced mobility

5

4.2

Diarrhoea

5

4.2

Off their legs

5

4.2

Unwell

5

4.2

Left sided weakness

5

4.2

Raised blood sugar levels

4

3.4

Confusion

3

2.5

Vomiting

3

2.5

Overdose

2

1.7

Chest infection

2

1.7

Urinary tract infection

2

1.7

Dysphasia

2

1.7

Headache

2

1.7

Abdominal pain

2

1.7

Lethargy

2

1.7

Other

18

15.1

Total

119

100%