Basic Info
Symptoms
Mild-to-moderate psychological symptoms:Jumpiness or nervousnessShakinessAnxietyIrritability or easy excitabilityRapi...
Causes
Alcohol withdrawal usually occurs in adults, but it may occur in teenagers or children as well. It can occur when a p...
Tests
The health care provider will check for:Rapid heartbeat (tachycardia)Rapid breathing (tachypnea) Elevated temperature...
Treatments
The goals are to treat the immediate withdrawal symptoms, prevent complications, and begin long-term therapy to promo...
Prevention
Minimize or avoid the use of alcohol. In people with alcoholism, total abstinence from alcohol may be necessary.
Doctor Specialties
Alcohol withdrawal is a serious condition that may rapidly become life threatening.Call your health care provider or ...
Basic Info