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A 33-year-old female asked:

Alcoholic husband with cirrhosis has sundown symptoms, is this normal. alcohol related dementia?

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Dr. Amandeep Kaur
Dr. Amandeep Kauranswered
Family Medicine 12 years experience
Needs labs checked: It is important to check ammonia levels , CBC and basic metabolic profile. Please see a physician as soon as possible for better evaluation.
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