Alcoholic Encephalopathy
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Alcoholic encephalopathy is an alteration in brain function associated with prolonged and excessive alcohol consumption, which can affect memory, coordination, and mental state. It is usually related to nutritional deficiencies and to the effect of alcohol on the nervous system.
Possible manifestations: Confusion, problems with coordination or balance, memory disturbances, and changes in behavior.
When should you see a doctor? It is advisable to seek care in the case of confusion, disorientation, or coordination difficulties in a person with a history of significant alcohol consumption; in acute cases, this is a situation that requires prompt evaluation.
Which specialist treats it? The internist evaluates this type of complication and coordinates comprehensive care. If you identify these signs in someone close to you, accompanying them to a medical appointment is the most advisable course.
Data on 116 doctors who treat alcoholic encephalopathy
Which specialist treats alcoholic encephalopathy?
Alcoholic encephalopathy should be evaluated by an internal medicine physician, who identifies the associated damage and coordinates comprehensive medical care. You can book an appointment with an internist near you.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in alcoholic encephalopathy
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Cristian Eduardo Flores Aceves
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Nitza Pérez Martínez
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Eleazar Hernández Ruíz
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Maritza Tena Medina
Dr. Josué Marcial Meza
Dr. Daniel Aguirre Fernández
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Roberto Galindo Lopez
Frequently asked questions
What is alcoholic encephalopathy?
Alcoholic encephalopathy is an alteration in brain function associated with prolonged and excessive alcohol consumption, which can affect memory, coordination, and mental state. It is usually related to nutritional deficiencies and to the effect of alcohol on the nervous system.
Which doctor treats alcoholic encephalopathy?
Alcoholic encephalopathy should be evaluated by an internal medicine physician, who identifies the associated damage and coordinates comprehensive medical care. You can book an appointment with an internist near you.