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Medical problems that may cause the patient to present as intoxicated include all of the following, EXCEPT:

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Medical conditions that mimic intoxication symptoms include diabetes mellitus with low blood sugar and seizures, but diabetes insipidus does not cause such symptoms and is characterized by extreme thirst and excessive urination.

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Medical conditions that can cause symptoms resembling intoxication include diabetes mellitus (which may present with low blood sugar leading to confusion and similar symptoms to intoxication), various neurological conditions such as seizures, or other acute medical problems like aspiration pneumonia (which can occur when vomit is breathed into the lungs, often during a state of impaired consciousness caused by alcohol intoxication). Additionally, excessive alcohol use can lead to a range of complications, including injuries from accidents or violence, and impaired functioning of the excretory system. The medical condition that, however, does not directly cause a presentation of intoxication symptoms is diabetes insipidus, as this condition is characterized by extreme thirst and large volumes of urine, unrelated to the neuropsychiatric effects of intoxication.

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