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What Causes Slurred Speech, Strange Behavior And Intoxicated Walk?

A person seems intoxicated but has had nothing to drink. Slurred speech and movements as though they were intoxicated. Says things that don t make sense and doesn t realize their behavior is strange. This lasts for one or two hours and is gone. Behavior may not reappear for a week or so and then crops up again.
Mon, 5 Jan 2015
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Hi.

I understand your concern.

Difficulty in speech or slurred speech with unsteady gait indicate neurological problem.

Difficulty in walking or history of frequent fall with behaviour abnormality may be due to celebellar pathology.

It mimic alcohol intoxication but without proper neurological work up it wont be diagnosed.

Neurological examination /CT scan / MRI will be advisable for confirmation.

Consult neurologist for better assistance.

I hope I have answered your concern.
Thank you.
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What Causes Slurred Speech, Strange Behavior And Intoxicated Walk?

Hi. I understand your concern. Difficulty in speech or slurred speech with unsteady gait indicate neurological problem. Difficulty in walking or history of frequent fall with behaviour abnormality may be due to celebellar pathology. It mimic alcohol intoxication but without proper neurological work up it wont be diagnosed. Neurological examination /CT scan / MRI will be advisable for confirmation. Consult neurologist for better assistance. I hope I have answered your concern. Thank you.