A 76-year-old man who used to run a bar and restaurant comes into the clinic with progressive numbness and tingling of all four extremities. For which health problem should this person be evaluated?

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The symptoms of progressive numbness and tingling of all four extremities are indicative of peripheral neuropathy, which can be caused by thiamine deficiency resulting from chronic alcohol use. Korsakoff's psychosis is a neurological disorder that can occur in people with chronic alcoholism who have thiamine deficiency. Therefore, this person should be evaluated for Korsakoff's psychosis. Psychological dependence, co-occurring disorders, and tolerance are important aspects of addiction care, but they are not directly related to the symptoms described in this scenario.

A 76-Year-Old Man Who Used to Run a Bar and Restaurant