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CONFUSION OR COMA IN AN ALCOHOLIC |
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intracerebral |
subdural haematoma (head injury � raised INR) |
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metabolic / endocrine |
hypoglycaemia electrolyte disturbances porto-systemic encephalopathy B 1 deficiency (Wernicke's encephalopathy / Korsakoff's psychosis)other vitamin deficiencies, eg. B 12 |
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other |
gastrointestinal bleed (varices and / or ulcer)alcohol withdrawal ('delirium tremens')alcohol intoxication drugs (sedatives, diuretics) |
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