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Delirium tremens
Alternative Names: DT's; Alcohol withdrawal - delirium tremens Symptoms: Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal Feeling jumpy or nervous Feeling shaky Anxiety Irritability or easily excited Emotional volatility, rapid emotional changes Depression Fatigue Difficulty thinking clearly Palpitations (sensation of feeling the heart beat) Headache, general, pulsating Sweating, especially the palms of the hands or the face Nausea Vomiting Loss of appetite Insomnia (difficulty falling and staying asleep) Pale skin Mental status changes Mood changes rapidly Restlessness, excitement Increased activity Decreased attention span Excitement Fear Confusion, disorientation Agitation, irritability Hallucinations (visual hallucinations such as seeing things that are not present are most common) Sensory hyperacuity (highly sensitive to light, sound, touch) Delirium (severe, acute loss of mental functions) Decreased mental status Stupor, sleepiness, lethargy Deep sleep that persists for a day or longer Usually occurs after acute symptoms Seizures Usually generalized tonic-clonic seizures Most common in first 24 - 48 hours Most common in people with previous alcohol withdrawal complications Body tremors Additional symptoms that may be occur: Fever Stomach pain Chest pain Symptoms most commonly occur within 72 hours after the last drink, but may occur up to 7 - 10 days after the last drink. Symptoms may progress rapidly. Signs and tests: Text Continues Below Delirium tremens is a medical emergency. The health care provider should be consulted promptly. Page:  1 | 2 | Next >>