delirium tremens

Englisch - Türkisch

Definition von delirium tremens im Englisch Türkisch wörterbuch: titremeli hezeyan; (Pisikoloji, Ruhbilim) titreme hezeyanı; deliryum tremens

Englisch - Englisch

Definition von delirium tremens im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch: A psychosis of chronic alcoholism, usually due to alcohol withdrawal, which can be fatal. Symptoms include sweating, tremors, terrifying hallucinations, insomnia, restlessness, disorientation and anxiety; hallucinations due to alcoholism; the DT's. Delirium seen in severe cases of alcohol withdrawal (see alcoholism) complicated by exhaustion, lack of food, and dehydration, usually preceded by physical deterioration due to vomiting and restlessness. The whole body trembles, sometimes with seizures, disorientation, and hallucinations. Delirium tremens lasts 3-10 days, with a reported death rate of up to 20%. Hallucinations may develop independently of delirium tremens and may last days to weeks; acute delirium caused by alcohol poisoning; An acute, psychotic state usually occurring during reduction or cessation of alcohol intake after a prolonged or copious intake of alcohol; characterized by symptoms such as tremors, hallucinations, or seizures Requires immediate treatment; may be life threatening; Occurs in some cases of withdrawal from alcohol Identified by increasing confusion, depression, and terrifying hallucinations, along with persistent and uncontrollable shaking often accompanied by increases in blood pressure to extreme levels This is a medical emergency; DTs, severe tremors and hallucinations caused by alcohol poisoning
delirium tremens DTs: Delirium seen in severe cases of alcohol withdrawal (see alcoholism) complicated by exhaustion, lack of food, and dehydration, usually preceded by physical deterioration due to vomiting and restlessness. The whole body trembles, sometimes with seizures, disorientation, and hallucinations. Delirium tremens lasts 3-10 days, with a reported death rate of up to 20%. Hallucinations may develop independently of delirium tremens and may last days to weeks