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Lithium overdose can lead to severe neurological symptoms, including persistent cerebellar dysfunction, even after lithium levels normalize.
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The patient in this case study experienced acute lithium toxicity with symptoms like seizures, altered mental status, and muscle rigidity.
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Despite treatment, the patient developed ongoing symptoms such as dysarthria, dizziness, and unsteady gait, indicating long-term cerebellar impairment.
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Rehabilitation therapy focused on improving balance and coordination, but the patient's progress plateaued, leaving residual symptoms.
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The case highlights the need for awareness of potential long-term effects of lithium toxicity, particularly cerebellar ataxia.
