Alcoholism
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Content updated on Jan 4, 2023
About the symptom
Alcoholism is an addiction to alcohol that results in significant mental or physical health problems.
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Involuntary movements
Disorder of consciousness
Altered mental status (delirium)
Palpitation
Muscle weakness in the limbs
Possible causes
- Alcohol usage disorder
Alcohol use disorder is a condition with continued heavy and/or frequent alcohol use despite mental, social or physical problems. It is sometimes referred to as alcoholism.
- 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).
Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Do you overuse alcohol despite the problems it causes?
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References
Diamond I, Messing RO. Neurologic effects of alcoholism. West J Med. 1994 Sep;161(3):279-87. PMID: 7975567; PMCID: PMC1011410.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1011410/
Lieber CS. Medical disorders of alcoholism. N Engl J Med. 1995 Oct 19;333(16):1058-65. doi: 10.1056/NEJM199510193331607. PMID: 7675050.
https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJM199510193331607
Reviewed By:
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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