No, it’s not just a bad hangover.
This can occur when alcohol causes inflammation in the stomach lining, which can reduce hunger signals.Alcoholic hepatitis, a dangerous inflammation of the liver, can occur in some people who drink and may also cause a lack of appetite, according to theAs your body detoxes, nausea and vomiting are pretty common symptoms. You may also experience periods of dry heaving without vomiting. If severe vomiting is present, you may need to receive IV fluids so you don’t become dehydrated.
Around half of all people who have a seizure during alcohol withdrawal will experience delirium tremens, a medical emergency that affects 3 to 5% of people with a history of alcohol abuse. Delirium tremens appear even later, between 48 and 96 hours after a reduction in drinking.Alcohol withdrawal that progresses to delirium tremens causes intense hallucinations, as well as severe confusion, disorientation, and agitation.
If left untreated, delirium tremens can trigger cardiovascular collapse. This is comparable to shock, which occurs when the heart cannot pump blood fast enough to deliver oxygen to the organs. As a result, the organs may fail. Death occurs in approximately 15% of people who do not seek treatment, according to a 2021 study published inWith treatment, severe symptoms can take up to a week to fully resolve, explains Dr. Nolan.
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