Pt with chronic alcohol use disorder presents with ataxia, confusion, memory loss & seizures. Pt was given a glucose bolus. After a few hours he develops diplopia, horizontal nystagmus, lateral rectus palsy, diminished deep tendon reflexes and a positive Babinski's sign on the left side. What caused these symptoms?

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1. Pt with chronic alcohol use disorder presents with ataxia, confusion, memory loss & seizures. Pt was given a glucose bolus. After a few hours he develops diplopia, horizontal nystagmus, lateral rectus palsy, diminished deep tendon reflexes and a positive Babinski's sign on the left side. What caused these symptoms?