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Delirium tremens: A condition which occurs due to the withdrawal of a substance particularly alcohol and results in tremors of the hands and arms. See detailed information below for a list of 2 causes of Delirium tremens, Symptom Checker, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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An acute organic mental disorder induced by cessation or reduction in chronic alcohol consumption. Clinical characteristics include CONFUSION; DELUSIONS; vivid HALLUCINATIONS; TREMOR; agitation; insomnia; and signs of autonomic hyperactivity (e.g., elevated blood pressure and heart rate, dilated pupils, and diaphoresis). This condition may occasionally be fatal. It was formerly called delirium tremens. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1175)
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Acute delirium caused by alcohol poisoning
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Alcohol withdrawal syndrome, Delerium tremens
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Medical Conditions associated with Delirium tremens:
Delirium (381 causes), Confusion (780 causes), Level of consciousness symptoms (1504 causes), Confusion symptoms (643 causes), Neurological symptoms (9575 causes), Psychiatric symptoms (971 causes), Behavioral symptoms (4608 causes), Brain symptoms (2787 causes), Mental problems (3121 causes), Dementia (394 causes), Alzheimer's-like symptoms (32 causes), Cognitive impairment (3664 causes), Nerve symptoms (9132 causes), Personality symptoms (4029 causes), Memory symptoms (523 causes), Head symptoms (10192 causes)
Symptoms related to Delirium tremens:
Shakiness (16 causes), Delirium (381 causes), Delusions (176 causes), Alcohol Withdrawal, Alcoholism
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