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Dementia due to metabolic causes is a deterioration of mental function caused by various metabolic disorders.
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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