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What Causes Body Twitching And White Foam Mouth Discharge After Consuming Excessive Alcohol?

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Posted on Mon, 18 Apr 2016
Question: my spouse is an alcoholic he drinks himself into a stupor. When he passed out last night his body was twitching and had white foam coming from his mouth. Hr frequently purses while breathing after drinking to much. It reminds me of the last breaths that his mother took before dying. Is he close to poisoning himself at this point
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Situation seems to be serious.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.

I have read your question and understand your concerns.

Body twitching and foam-like secretions from mouth are caused by abnormal brain activity such seizures or convulsions.

In your husband's case, brain damage is caused by excessive alcohol use (alcoholic encephalopathy) and by probable liver dysfunction.

Breathing issues too are a sign of brain dysfunction.

So, the situation seems serious and quitting alcohol in a rehabilitation center is indispensable.

Liver function tests should be done and treatment with liver protection drugs should be started.

Discuss with your husband's primary care Doctor about these issues.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Greetings.

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What Causes Body Twitching And White Foam Mouth Discharge After Consuming Excessive Alcohol?

Brief Answer: Situation seems to be serious. Detailed Answer: Hello and thanks for using HCM. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Body twitching and foam-like secretions from mouth are caused by abnormal brain activity such seizures or convulsions. In your husband's case, brain damage is caused by excessive alcohol use (alcoholic encephalopathy) and by probable liver dysfunction. Breathing issues too are a sign of brain dysfunction. So, the situation seems serious and quitting alcohol in a rehabilitation center is indispensable. Liver function tests should be done and treatment with liver protection drugs should be started. Discuss with your husband's primary care Doctor about these issues. Hope you found the answer helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. Greetings.