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Dementia due to metabolic causes   

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Definition:

Dementia due to metabolic causes is a brain disorder involving deterioration of mental function caused by changes in the tissues of the brain because of various disorders of metabolism.

Causes and Risks

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:

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