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Dementia due to Metabolic Causes
Definition Dementia due to metabolic causes is a deterioration of mental function caused by various metabolic disorders.
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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Dementia associated with metabolic disorders may cause reversible or irreversible confusion and changes in intellect or reasoning.
Metabolic causes of dementia include, but are not limited to: - Endocrine disorders
- Metabolic disorders
- Nutritional disorders
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Acute Kidney Failure
• Addison's Disease
• Dementia
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis
• Diabetic Nephropathy
• Dilutional Hyponatremia (SIADH)
• Hyperparathyroidism
• Hyperthyroidism
• Hypoglycemia
• Hypoparathyroidism
• Hypothyroidism
• Insulinoma
• Liver Disease
• Pellagra
• Pheochromocytoma
• Pituitary Cushing's (Cushing's Disease)
• Porphyria
• Prerenal Azotemia
Tests & Exams
• BUN
• Calcium - Ionized
• CHEM-20
• Cranial CT Scan
• Creatinine - Serum
• CSF Collection
• EEG
• Glucose Test
• Glucose Tolerance Test
• Liver Function Tests
• MRI of the Head
• Thyroid Function Tests
• Urinalysis
• Vitamin B-12 Level
Other Topics
• Agitation
• Confusion
• Electrolytes
• Endocrine
• Metabolism
• Vitamin B12
Review Date : 5/8/2003
Reviewed By : Elaine T. Kiriakopoulos, M.D., M.Sc., Department of Neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard University, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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