Question 1

what sort of problem is alcohol withdrawal syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol withdrawal: Swift changes in emotions from high to low
    nausea
    difficulty sleeping including insomnia
    rapid or increased heart rate
    cold or clammy skin
    change in eyes or pupils (enlarged or dilated)
    excitability
    irritability
    vomiting
    movements out of the ordinary
    nervousness
    depression
    hand tremors
    pulsating headaches
    lack of focus and the inability.

Question 2

can a loved one die from alcohol withdrawal syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Alcohol withdrawal is a medical emergency.  If untreated, one can have dangerous heart rhythms, fast respirations, fevers, hallucinations, and seizures.

Question 3

anyone have any suggestions for surviving alcohol withdrawal syndrome?

Accepted Answer

See a physician: Alcohol withdrawal may be fatal.  You might want to get medical attention rather than going through it alone.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: alcohol withdrawal syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Dangerous Syndrome: Alcohol withdrawal syndrome is the collection of symptoms that an individual addicted to alcohol experiences when drastically reducing their intake or stopping their consumption of alcohol.  The symptoms can range from mild (hand tremors), to severe (hallucinations, seizures and even death). Intensity of withdrawal syndrome is related to amount and length of consumption.  Treatment is available.

Question 5

what symptoms make alcohol withdrawal syndrome the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Thanks for asking!: History of alcohol dependence, that is, knowledge of sustained recent use; recent discontinuation of alcohol; tremors, anxiety, fatigue, fluctuating vital signs (temp, bp, heart rate, respirations), sleep disturbance, .

Question 6

can i have experienced a bad hangover or alcohol withdrawal syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Only you can know: If you have been drinking enough to have either.  A hangover is not a withdrawal - it is a reaction to the alcohol and its metabolic by-products (ketones) as well as congeners (flavorings, other chemicals) in the beverage. Withdrawal requires regular drinking of large amounts over a long period of time, and has different symptoms - tremor, anxiety, sweating, although both have headache/irritability.

Question 7

is it ok to run if i have tachycardia caused by alcohol withdrawal syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: As an alcoholic (?) you have more than likely developed a severe deficiency of vitamin b1.This will cause you to have an increased activity of the nervous control mechanisms of the heart and possibly the heart itself. Alcohol and b1 deficiency go together. Stop all forms of sugar and get plenty of rest. See your doctor for instructions  on b1.Lyou will need other vitamins as well.

Question 8

what kind of pills or treatment can somebody get for alcohol withdrawal syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Careful!!: Alcohol withdrawal can be fatal.  You need to be monitored by a physician, in the er or outpatient or in a detox.

Question 9

how long will alcohol withdrawal symptoms last?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol withdrawal: Acute use of alcohol in excess usually causes symptoms for no more than 24 hours, and they are worst the morning after.  With chronic alcohol use, to some extent duration of symptoms depends on amount being used.  The physical withdrawal is usually ending in 3-4 days but longer lasting symptoms can last months or longer.

Question 10

how long does it take for alcohol withdrawal symptoms to start?

Accepted Answer

2-7 days: Alcohol withdrawal may start as early as the day following your drink, but usually bad withdrawal, called dts (delirium tremens) takes to 2-7 days to take effect. In most cases 2-4 days will be the usual latency.

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