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(See Etiology.). During withdrawal from alcohol, the loss of GABA-A receptor stimulation causes a reduction in chloride flux and is associated with tremors, diaphoresis, tachycardia, anxiety, and seizures. In addition, the lack of inhibition of the NMDA receptors may lead to seizures and delirium.ess than 50% of alcohol-dependent persons develop any significant withdrawal symptoms that require pharmacologic treatment upon cessation of alcohol intake. The lifetime risk for developing delirium tremens (DTs) among chronic alcoholics is estimated at 5-10%.
Status epilepticus may occur in 3% of alcohol withdrawal seizures and should prompt an investigation for other causes, as people with alcoholism are prone to head injuries, chronic idiopathic epilepsy, and meningitis. DT, the most intense sign of alcohol withdrawal, occurs 48-72 hours after the last drink.Features of DT are as follows: DT includes all early and intermediate symptoms of alcohol withdrawal but with the additional feature of a profoundly altered sensorium (disorientation, agitation, and hallucination).Severe autonomic derangements (including diaphoresis, tachycardia, tachypnea, and hyperthermia) are common.T, the most intense sign of alcohol withdrawal, occurs 48-72 hours after the last drink. Features of DT are as follows: DT includes all early and intermediate symptoms of alcohol withdrawal but with the additional feature of a profoundly altered sensorium (disorientation, agitation, and hallucination).