Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can alcohol abuse or alcohol withdraws cause hyperactive refelxes hyperactive refelxes. not sure if that is the medical term
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Yes: Hyperactive reflexes are a common sign of alcohol withdrawal, and are related to the overall hyperactivity of the central nervous system - anxiety, insomnia, tremor, restlessness, irritability, which can progress to grand mal seizures/and or delirium tremens (the shaking delirium).
Answered 2/12/2014
4.5k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What are the causes of cirrhosis of the liver besides alcohol abuse?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is it possible for alcohol withdrawal or abuse cause flu like symptoms?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My dad has liver disease caused by alcohol abuse, he gets better than worse, is this normal?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Can alcohol withdraw or abuse cause flu like symptoms?
What is the medical definition of alcohol dependence and alcohol abuse?
Can long term alcohol abuse cause motor function and balance problems, even after quitting?
Can alcohol abuse cause diabetes?
Can alcohol abuse cause retina detach?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
