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Old 06-22-2010, 03:22 PM
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I agree that you should seek medical advice.
Many of these symptoms can be fatal.

Mild Symptoms of Alcohol Detox
Mild symptoms of alcohol detox are not necessarily dangerous. These symptoms develop during the initial days, after refraining from alcohol. However, the craving for alcohol is so much that the person often finds it difficult to remain resolute. Additionally, the symptoms of alcohol detoxification often force the person to resume his usual dose of drinking. Lot of support and counseling is required at this stage, to help the person quit alcohol. The mild symptoms of alcohol detox include:
  • * Feeling of jumpiness or nervousness.
  • * Feeling of shakiness.
  • * Anxiety.
  • * Irritability.
  • * Bad temper.
  • * Headache.
  • * Sweating of the palms of the hands.
  • * Nausea.
  • * Vomiting.
  • * Loss of appetite.
  • * Insomnia.
  • * Paleness.

Moderate Symptoms of Alcohol Detox
This is the next stage, when the symptoms become more severe. Some of these may be potentially threatening. Medical intervention is required at this stage to cure the person. Moderate symptoms of alcohol detox include:
  • * Emotional volatility, sudden emotional changes.
  • * Depression.
  • * Difficulty in thinking clearly.
  • * Fatigue.
  • * Bad dreams.
  • * Rapid heart rate.
  • * Enlarged or dilated pupils.
  • * Skin becomes clammy.
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  • * Abnormal body movements.
  • * Trembling of the hands.
  • * Involuntary, abnormal movements of the eyelids.

Severe Symptoms of Alcohol Detox
Severe symptoms begin to develop within 48 hours to 6 days of alcohol abstinence. Although, these symptoms are of visual nature, sometimes olfactory or auditory senses can also be involved. These symptoms are often of serious nature and can claim a person's life, if not treated on time.
  • * Excessive irritability.
  • * Increased depression.
  • * Fever.
  • * Increased difficulty in thinking clearly.
  • * Convulsions.
  • * Extreme emotional changes.
  • * Delirium tremens (Dts).
  • * Seizures.
  • * Muscle tremors.
  • * Black outs.
  • * Severe autonomic nervous system over activity.
  • * Visual hallucinations.
  • * Extreme anxiety.
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