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Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium Learning Center

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Delirium tremens is a disorder involving sudden and severe mental changes ( psychosis ) or neurologic changes (including seizures ) caused by abruptly stopping the use of alcohol. Rapid pulse rate, elevated blood pressu...

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Symptoms
Body tremors. Additional symptoms that may be occur: Fever; Stomach pain; Chest pain. Symptoms most commonly occur with...
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Causes
Delirium tremens can occur after a period of heavy alcohol drinking, especially when the person does not eat enough foo...
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Tests
Delirium tremens is a medical emergency. The health care provider will perform a physical exam. There may be an increas...
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Treatments
The goals of treatment are to save the person's life, relieve symptoms, and prevent complications. A hospital stay is r...
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Drugs
  • chlordiazepoxide
  • clonidine
  • diazepam
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Alternative Therapies
For additional resources, see alcoholism support group.
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Risk Factors
  • alcohol overdose
  • Head Injury
  • Past History of Delirium tremens
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Complications
Seizures; Heart arrhythmias, may be life-threatening; Injury from falls during seizures; Injury to self or others cause...
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Prevention
Avoid or reduce the use of alcohol. Obtain prompt medical treatment for symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. For more inform...
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Doctor Specialties
Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if symptoms develop. Delirium tremens is an e...
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