Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is alcohol poisoning always fatal? how does it kill people?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Not Always: It is not always fatal.The risk of death is due to respiratory problems, aspiration pneumonia leading to respiratory arrest in sleep, seizures and coma.
Answered 2/19/2015
5.3k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What is the a difference with alcohol poisoning and alcohol overdose?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What does "alcohol poisoning" mean - does it mean that the alcohol went bad?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
How much would I have to drink to get alcohol poisoning?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is it possible to get pancreatitis from alcohol poisoning?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
In alcohol poisoning what stages do you go through before it becomes fatal?
Is alcohol poisoning a long painful death?
What are the symptoms one gets with alcohol poisoning?
What can be done for someone suffering from alcohol poisoning?
How do I know if my friend just suffered from alcohol poisoning?
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
