Alcohol Dependence / Delirium Tremens Quiz
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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.
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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.
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is alcohol dependence / delirium tremens?
A condition where the patient is dependent on alcohol and will experience withdrawal symptoms if he/she does not have a drink. These withdrawal symptoms can be mild (e.g., irritation, sleeplessness) or severe (confusion, coma, and seizures).
Symptoms of alcohol dependence / delirium tremens
Hand tremors, irritability, palpitations and insomnia that occur when stopping alcohol
I no longer function well at work or home because of drinking
I always end up drinking more than I planned to
Need to drink more than before, to get drunk
Craving for alcohol
Dependent on alcohol / alcohol overuse despite the problems it causes
Find it hard to controlling alcohol intake
Need a drink first thing in the morning (eye-opener) to steady my nerves
Questions your doctor may ask to check for alcohol dependence / delirium tremens
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose alcohol dependence / delirium tremens
When you stop drinking alcohol, do you experience symptoms such as hand shaking, irritation, heart racing, or insomnia?
Do you have cravings for alcohol?
Do you overuse alcohol despite the problems it causes?
Do you find it hard to control your alcohol intake?
Do you have a slight trembling of your fingers?
Treatment for alcohol dependence / delirium tremens
Severe symptoms require emergency medical care. Patients are hospitalized and given medications to control the withdrawal and avoid complications. Fluids and vitamins are provided through a needle in the vein to supplement the patient's wellbeing and protect the brain. In cases of seizures and severe mental confusion, the patient will be taken care of in the intensive care unit and will usually be on a breathing support machine and seizure aborting medications.
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Reviewed By:
Saqib Baig, MD, MS (Respiratory medicine, 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.
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