Table 1.

Neurological deficits associated with ethanol consumption.

More Prevalent Neurological Deficits

Ataxic stance, titubation

Ataxic gait

Peripheral neuropathy

Wernicke’s encephalopathy

Acute confusional state

Hallucinations

Agitation

Korsakoff syndrome

Alcohol withdrawal syndrome

Seizures, myoclonus, asterixis

Less Prevalent Neurological Deficits

Gaze-evoked nystagmus

Ocular dysmetria

Ophthalmoparesis

Ataxic speech

3 Hz postural leg tremor

Kinetic tremor

Hypotonia

Amyotrophy

Autonomic overactivity

Increased risk of stroke