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Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome : Complications

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Specific Complications Articles

Autonomic hyperreflexia
Autonomic hyperreflexia is a reaction of the autonomic (involuntary) nervous system to over-stimulation. This reaction may include high blood pressure, change in heart rate, skin color changes (pallor, redness, blue-grey coloration), and profuse sweating.
Source:ADAM
Date:September 7, 2006
Delirium tremens
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 pressure, and temperature elevation also may be present.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 21, 2008
Hallucinations
Hallucinations are sensory perceptions that are unrelated to outside events -- in other words, seeing or hearing things that aren't there.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 6, 2008
Hallucinations
Hallucinations are false or distorted sensory experiences that appear to be real perceptions. These sensory impressions are generated by the mind rather than by any external stimuli, and may be seen, heard, felt, and even smelled or tasted.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Hallucinations
Hallucinations - Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Fantasy
The creation of imaginary persons, objects, or events in response to a psychological need. Fantasy plays an important role in the lives of children, especially in their play.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Childhood and Adolescence
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