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(G31.2) Degeneration of nervous system due to alcohol
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1 374 037 in individuals diagnosis degeneration of nervous system due to alcohol confirmed
218 921 deaths with diagnosis degeneration of nervous system due to alcohol
16% mortality rate associated with the disease degeneration of nervous system due to alcohol
Diagnosis degeneration of nervous system due to alcohol is diagnosed Women are 1.32% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis degeneration of nervous system due to alcohol
114 068 (16.8 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis degeneration of nervous system due to alcohol
104 853 (15.1 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease degeneration of nervous system due to alcohol - Men aged 75-79 and Women aged 80-84
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features degeneration of nervous system due to alcohol
Absence or low individual and public risk
Degeneration of nervous system due to alcohol - what does this mean
Alcohol abuse can lead to the degeneration of the nervous system by damaging nerve cells and impairing their ability to communicate with each other. this damage can lead to loss of coordination, impaired memory and cognitive abilities, and difficulty with motor function.
What happens during the disease - degeneration of nervous system due to alcohol
Alcohol can lead to a degeneration of the nervous system by damaging nerve cells and impairing their ability to communicate with each other. this can lead to a decrease in neuron transmission, leading to a decrease in cognitive and motor function. furthermore, alcohol can interfere with the body’s ability to absorb essential vitamins and minerals, leading to a decrease in the amount of nutrients available to the nervous system, further contributing to the degeneration of the nervous system.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical exam
- Neurological assessment
- MRI or CT scan
- Blood tests
- Liver function tests
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Positron emission tomography (PET) scan
- Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To reduce the effects of alcohol on the nervous system and to promote regeneration of the nervous system
- Reduce or eliminate alcohol consumption
- Engage in regular physical exercise
- Eat a healthy, balanced diet
- Get adequate rest and sleep
- Take vitamin and mineral supplements
- Engage in stress reduction activities
- Seek professional counseling and support
- Engage in activities that promote brain health
- Participate in activities that promote social interaction
28 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Degeneration of nervous system due to alcohol - Prevention
The best way to prevent degeneration of the nervous system due to alcohol consumption is to abstain from drinking alcohol. if one chooses to drink, it is important to do so responsibly and in moderation, as excessive alcohol consumption can lead to serious health complications, including degeneration of the nervous system.