Delirium Hallucinations Acute Paranoia
DT's; Alcohol withdrawal - delirium tremens
Symptoms
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 get worse rapidly, and can include:
- Body tremors
- Mental status changes
- Agitation, irritability
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Confusion , disorientation - Decreased
attention span - Decreased mental status
- Deep sleep that persists for a day or longer
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Stupor , sleepiness, lethargy - Usually occurs after acute symptoms
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Delirium (severe,...
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