Alcohol Dependence / Delirium Tremens Quiz
Check your symptoms and
find possible causes with AI for free
Reviewed By:
Saqib Baig, MD, MS (Pulmonology, Critical Care, Internal Medicine)
Dr. Baig graduated from Army Medical College (NUST) Pakistan in 2007. He did his internal medicine training from Baltimore, Maryland, USA during the years 2009-2013. He joined the internal medicine faculty practice at Medical College of Wisconsin in USA for 2 years before pursuing advanced training. He completed his pulmonary disease and critical care medicine fellowship from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School from 2015-2018. | | During his fellowship, Dr. Baig completed his master's in health care services management through Rutgers Business School. He currently serves as the medical director of respiratory therapy and pulmonary function lab and the clinical director of the COPD program at the Jane and Leonard Korman Respiratory Institute at Thomas Jefferson University. He holds the Assistant Professor of Medicine rank at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Baig's interests lie in respiratory physiology, airways disease, and data science.
Yu Shirai, MD (Psychiatry)
Dr. Shirai works at the Yotsuya Yui Clinic for mental health treatment for English and Portuguese-speaking patients. He treats a wide range of patients from neurodevelopmental disorders to dementia in children and participates in knowledge sharing through the Diversity Clinic.
Content updated on Mar 31, 2024
Following the Medical Content Editorial Policy
Worried about your symptoms?
Choose one to start our AI Symptom Checker.
It will help us optimize further questions for you.
By starting the symptom checker, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use
Find another symptom
How Ubie Can Help You
With an easy 3-min questionnaire , Ubie's AI-powered system will generate a free report on possible causes.
Questions are customized to your situation and symptoms, including the following personal information:
Biological Sex - helps us provide relevant suggestions for male vs. female conditions.
Age - adjusts our guidance based on any age-related health factors.
History - considers past illnesses, surgeries, family history, and lifestyle choices.
Your symptoms
Our AI
Your report
Your personal report will tell you
✔︎  When to see a doctor
✔︎  What causes your symptoms
✔︎  Treatment information etc.
People with similar symptoms also use Ubie's symptom checker to find possible causes
My heart pounds when I'm not drinking
I get frustrated if I don't drink
Change in mental status
I can't sleep without drinking
Essential tremor
Alcohol withdrawal
Appears dazed
Just 3 minutes.
Developed by doctors.
What is Alcohol Dependence / Delirium Tremens?
A condition in which the patient depends on alcohol and experiences withdrawal symptoms if they don't have a drink. These symptoms can range from mild (e.g., irritation, sleeplessness) to severe (confusion, coma, seizures).
Typical Symptoms of Alcohol Dependence / Delirium Tremens
Hand tremors, irritability, palpitations and insomnia that occur when stopping alcohol
Recent changes in mental state
I no longer function well at work or home because of drinking
Need a drink first thing in the morning (eye-opener) to steady my nerves
Fine tremor of the hands and fingers
Uncontrollable movements
Seizure
I always end up drinking more than I planned to
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Alcohol Dependence / Delirium Tremens
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Do you experience hand shaking or irritation after quitting alcohol?
Recently, are you more confused than before?
Are you drinking more and neglecting family or job?
Do you often drink alcohol in the morning to cure a hangover?
Do your fingers tremble slightly?
Treatmentof Alcohol Dependence / Delirium Tremens
Severe symptoms necessitate emergency medical care. Patients are hospitalized and given medications to manage withdrawal and prevent complications. Fluids and vitamins are administered through a needle in the vein to support the patient's wellbeing and protect the brain. In cases of seizures and severe mental confusion, the patient is cared for in the intensive care unit, typically with breathing support and seizure-stopping medications.
Think you might have
Alcohol Dependence / Delirium Tremens
View the symptoms of Alcohol Dependence / Delirium Tremens
Diseases related to Alcohol Dependence / Delirium Tremens
User Testimonials
Reviewed By:
Saqib Baig, MD, MS (Pulmonology, Critical Care, Internal Medicine)
Dr. Baig graduated from Army Medical College (NUST) Pakistan in 2007. He did his internal medicine training from Baltimore, Maryland, USA during the years 2009-2013. He joined the internal medicine faculty practice at Medical College of Wisconsin in USA for 2 years before pursuing advanced training. He completed his pulmonary disease and critical care medicine fellowship from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School from 2015-2018. | | During his fellowship, Dr. Baig completed his master's in health care services management through Rutgers Business School. He currently serves as the medical director of respiratory therapy and pulmonary function lab and the clinical director of the COPD program at the Jane and Leonard Korman Respiratory Institute at Thomas Jefferson University. He holds the Assistant Professor of Medicine rank at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Baig's interests lie in respiratory physiology, airways disease, and data science.
Yu Shirai, MD (Psychiatry)
Dr. Shirai works at the Yotsuya Yui Clinic for mental health treatment for English and Portuguese-speaking patients. He treats a wide range of patients from neurodevelopmental disorders to dementia in children and participates in knowledge sharing through the Diversity Clinic.
Think you might have
Alcohol Dependence / Delirium Tremens
Ubie is supervised by 50+ medical experts worldwide
Our symptom checker AI is continuously refined with input from experienced physicians, empowering them to make more accurate diagnoses.
Dale Mueller, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Associates
