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===Less Common Risk Factors=== | ===Less Common Risk Factors=== | ||
*[[History]] of [[seizures]] | |||
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*[[Drug abuse]] | |||
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*[[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
Less Common Risk Factors
- History of seizures
- CNS infection
- Drug abuse
- Head injury
- Comorbidities
- Malnutrition
- Sepsis
- Hypokalemia