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  2. Alcohol withdrawal syndrome - Wikipedia

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    [2] [3] To be classified as alcohol withdrawal syndrome, patients must exhibit at least two of the following symptoms: increased hand tremor, insomnia, nausea or vomiting, transient hallucinations (auditory, visual or tactile), psychomotor agitation, anxiety, generalized tonic–clonic seizures, and autonomic instability.

  3. Alcoholic ketoacidosis - Wikipedia

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    Treatment is generally with intravenous normal saline and intravenous sugar solution. [2] Thiamine and measures to prevent alcohol withdrawal are also recommended. [2] Treatment of low blood potassium may also be required. [2] Those who are affected are most frequently between the ages of 20 and 60. [2]

  4. Alcoholic hallucinosis - Wikipedia

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    Management with a combination of abstinence from alcohol and the use of neuroleptics has been shown to be effective. [11] It is also possible to treat withdrawal before major symptoms start to happen in the body. Diazepam and chlordiazepoxide have proven to be effective in treating alcohol withdrawal symptoms such as alcoholic hallucinosis ...

  5. Alcohol flush reaction - Wikipedia

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    Alcohol flush reaction is a condition in which a person develops flushes or blotches associated with erythema on the face, neck, shoulders, ears, and in some cases, the entire body after consuming alcoholic beverages.

  6. Alcohol detoxification - Wikipedia

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    Alcohol detoxification (also known as detox) is the abrupt cessation of alcohol intake in individuals that have alcohol use disorder. This process is often coupled with substitution of drugs that have effects similar to the effects of alcohol in order to lessen the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal .

  7. What is sugar alcohol and is it bad for you? Here's the ...

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    According to Beaumont Health, sugar alcohol is a reduced-calorie sweetener. It is a carbohydrate with a chemical makeup similar to sugar — meaning it can activate sweetness receptors on your ...

  8. Auto-brewery syndrome - Wikipedia

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    In 2019, a 25-year-old man presented with symptoms consistent with alcohol intoxication, including dizziness, slurred speech and nausea. He had no prior alcoholic drinks but had a blood alcohol level of 0.3 g/dL. The patient was given 100 mg of the antifungal fluconazole daily for 3 weeks, and his symptoms were resolved. [8]

  9. Hangover - Wikipedia

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    The metabolic processes required for alcohol elimination deplete essential vitamins [27] and electrolytes. [28] Furthermore, alcohol is a diuretic, causing excretion of electrolytes through urination. After a night of drinking, the resulting lack of key B and C vitamins, as well as potassium, magnesium, and zinc may cause fatigue, aching and ...