Seizure caused by alcohol withdrawal. The coma came shortly after this and lasted for 5 days.

where your heart is racing, your hands are unsteady and shaking.

I’m so glad I don’t go through that anymore!
THAT was a sure sign that it was time to STOP!

I’m a freshman pre-med student. I was just reading one of the questions which said the mortality rate from DT was 25%.
Could somebody explain what would cause death in this case? (in accessible terms please, I’m not past my microbiology and chemistry classes yet)
thanks for the answers! I’m sorry about the spelling/grammar mistakes (english is not my first language)

Seizure caused by alcohol withdrawal. These are the dt’s, also known as delirium tremens and are caused by the withdrawals from alcohol. Alcohol withdrawals can kill and everyone needs to know this.

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Delirium tremens is a disorder involving sudden and severe mental changes (psychosis) or neurologic changes (including seizures) caused by abruptly stopping the use of alcohol. Rapid pulse rate, elevated blood pressure, and temperature elevation also may be present.

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Delirium tremens is a severe form of alcohol withdrawal that involves sudden and severe mental or neurological changes.Delirium tremens can occur after a period of heavy alcohol drinking, especially when the person does not eat enough food. It may also be triggered by head injury, infection, or illness in people with a history of heavy use of alcohol. Approximately 10% of males and 3-5% of females are alcoholic; 5% of each group experiences DT. It is most common in people who have a history of alcohol withdrawal , especially in those who drink the equivalent of 7 – 8 pints of beer every day for several months.

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