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==Overview== | |||
Common [[risk factors]] in the development of Delirium tremens include [[Chronic]] [[alcoholism]], more days since last [[alcohol]] consumption, prior [[history]] of Delirium tremens, and extreme [[withdrawal symptoms]]. | |||
==Risk Factors== | ==Risk Factors== | ||
Risk factors for Delirium tremens include the following: | |||
* [[Chronic]] [[alcoholism]] that has existed for more than 10 years | ===Common Risk Factors=== | ||
* Prior [[history]] of Delirium tremens | ** [[Chronic]] [[alcoholism]] that has existed for more than 10 years | ||
* | ** Prior [[history]] of Delirium tremens | ||
* Extreme withdrawal [[symptoms]] | ** Extreme withdrawal [[symptoms]] | ||
* Risk increases as more days go by without consuming [[alcohol]] | ** Risk increases as more days go by without consuming [[alcohol]] | ||
* [[CNS infection ]] | ===Less Common Risk Factors=== | ||
* [[Drug abuse]] | ** [[History]] of [[seizures]] | ||
* [[Head injury]] | ** [[CNS infection ]] | ||
* [[Comorbidities]] | ** [[Drug abuse]] | ||
* [[Malnutrition]] | ** [[Head injury]] | ||
* [[Sepsis]] | ** [[Comorbidities]] | ||
* [[Hypokalemia]] | ** [[Malnutrition]] | ||
** [[Sepsis]] | |||
** [[Hypokalemia]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vishnu Vardhan Serla M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
Common risk factors in the development of Delirium tremens include Chronic alcoholism, more days since last alcohol consumption, prior history of Delirium tremens, and extreme withdrawal symptoms.
Risk Factors
Risk factors for Delirium tremens include the following:
Common Risk Factors
- Chronic alcoholism that has existed for more than 10 years
- Prior history of Delirium tremens
- Extreme withdrawal symptoms
- Risk increases as more days go by without consuming alcohol