Metabolic, Toxic, and Deficiency Disorders



Metabolic, Toxic, and Deficiency Disorders





A. Metabolic disorders

E.g., electrolyte disorders (see p. 195), glucose disorders (see p. 199), hepatic encephalopathy (see p. 202), thyroid dz (see p. 200), uremic encephalopathy (see p. 214).


B. Drugs



  • 1. Alcohol:



    • a. Dependence: Consider it especially in pts with depression, unexplained neuropathy, frequent falls, liver abnormalities. Talk to pt and family members separately; assess impact on job, etc.


    • b. Withdrawal:








      Table 14. The CAGE screening questions for alcoholism.










      Do you ever think about Cutting down on your drinking?
          Do you ever feel Angry when people ask about it?
       Does it make you feel Guilty?
           Do you ever have an Eye-opener?

Jun 12, 2016 | Posted by in NEUROLOGY | Comments Off on Metabolic, Toxic, and Deficiency Disorders

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