Delirium Tremens
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Delirium tremens is a serious complication that can appear when a person with significant alcohol dependence abruptly stops or reduces their consumption, causing an acute disturbance of mental status and the nervous system.
Common symptoms: Intense confusion, agitation, tremors, sweating, sleep disturbances, and, at times, hallucinations or marked disorientation.
When to see a doctor? It constitutes a medical emergency; when these signs appear after stopping alcohol, immediate care is required.
Which specialist treats it? Follow-up of delirium tremens and of the underlying dependence falls to the psychiatrist, within a management approach that prioritizes the person's safety. Seeking professional help early is essential in these cases. Appropriate support and assessment of alcohol consumption are a central part of the management.
Data on 79 doctors who treat delirium tremens
Which specialist treats delirium tremens?
Delirium tremens is a medical emergency related to alcohol withdrawal that requires immediate attention from a psychiatrist, a specialist in managing this condition. If you or a family member has confusion, severe tremors, or hallucinations after stopping drinking, seek urgent care from this specialist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in delirium tremens
Dr. Ernesto Agustín Lara Benítez
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Katherine Mawcinitt Backmann
Dr. Jessica Avalos Nigoche
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Alejandro X. Ramos Samperio
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Victor Manuel Guisa Sánchez
Dr. Hugo Enrique Hernández Martinez
Dr. Anel Herrera Hernández
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Fernando Reyes Cárdenas
Dr. María del Carmen Hernández Sáenz de Calahorra
Frequently asked questions
What is delirium tremens?
Delirium tremens is a serious complication that can appear when a person with significant alcohol dependence abruptly stops or reduces their consumption, causing an acute disturbance of mental status and the nervous system.
Which doctor treats delirium tremens?
Delirium tremens is a medical emergency related to alcohol withdrawal that requires immediate attention from a psychiatrist, a specialist in managing this condition. If you or a family member has confusion, severe tremors, or hallucinations after stopping drinking, seek urgent care from this specialist.