Dementia due to use of alcohol
Dementia due to use of alcohol is characterized by the development of persistent cognitive impairments (e.g., memory problems, language impairment, and an inability to perform complex motor tasks) that meet the definitional requirements of Dementia that are judged to be a direct consequence of alcohol use and that persist beyond the usual duration of alcohol intoxication or acute withdrawal. The intensity and duration of alcohol use must have been sufficient to produce the cognitive impairment. The cognitive impairment is not better accounted for by a disorder or disease that is not induced by alcohol such as a dementia due to another disorder or disease classified elsewhere.
Differential diagnosis
When diagnosing Dementia due to use of alcohol, the following ICD-11 disorders should be considered in the differential diagnosis:
Frequently asked questions
What disorders are in the differential diagnosis of Dementia due to use of alcohol?
The differential diagnosis of Dementia due to use of alcohol (6D84.0) includes: Otępienie spowodowane narażeniem na metale ciężkie i inne toksyny (6D85.2).
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