Dementia due to psychoactive substances or medications
A dementia syndrome caused by the direct neurotoxic effects of psychoactive substances (such as alcohol) or medications, persisting beyond the period of acute intoxication or withdrawal.
Symptoms
- Episodic memory impairment (also: Episodic memory impairment, memory loss due to alcohol, substance-induced memory deficits, inability to learn new information, Korsakoff amnesia)
- Cognitive function deficits (also: Cognitive deficits, intellectual decline, substance-induced cognitive impairment, reduced mental function, global cognitive decline)
- Language impairment (naming, comprehension, spontaneous speech) (also: Language impairment, word-finding difficulty, impaired verbal fluency, aphasia from substance use, reduced spontaneous speech)
Differential diagnosis
When diagnosing Dementia due to psychoactive substances or medications, the following ICD-11 disorders should be considered in the differential diagnosis:
Synonyms and related terms
memory loss due to alcohol, substance-induced memory deficits, inability to learn new information, Korsakoff amnesia, Cognitive deficits, intellectual decline, substance-induced cognitive impairment, reduced mental function, global cognitive decline, Language impairment, word-finding difficulty, impaired verbal fluency, aphasia from substance use, reduced spontaneous speech
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Dementia due to psychoactive substances or medications?
Symptoms associated with Dementia due to psychoactive substances or medications (ICD-11 6D84) include: Episodic memory impairment, Cognitive function deficits, Language impairment (naming, comprehension, spontaneous speech).
What disorders are in the differential diagnosis of Dementia due to psychoactive substances or medications?
The differential diagnosis of Dementia due to psychoactive substances or medications (6D84) includes: Otępienie spowodowane narażeniem na metale ciężkie i inne toksyny (6D85.2).
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