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ALCOHOLIC POLYNEUROPATHY [1 record]

Record 1 2024-01-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Diseases - Various
  • Nervous System
  • Drugs and Drug Addiction
DEF

A condition where damage to the peripheral nervous system (including the peripheral elements of the autonomic nervous system) is associated with chronic ingestion of alcoholic beverages.

OBS

The disorder may be caused by a direct effect of alcohol, an associated nutritional deficiency, or a combination of factors. Clinical manifestations include variable degrees of weakness; atrophy; paresthesias; pain; loss of reflexes; sensory loss; diaphoresis; and postural hypotension.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies humaines diverses
  • Système nerveux
  • Drogues et toxicomanie

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Enfermedades humanas varias
  • Sistema nervioso
  • Drogas y toxicomanía
DEF

Desorden neurológico en el cual los nervios periféricos de todo el cuerpo funcionan mal simultáneamente.

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