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When Do Tremors Related To Alcohol Withdrawal Stop?
Question: how long do alcohol withdrawal symptoms (hand tremors) last after drinking is stopped
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Tremors related to alcohol withdrawal usually stop in a matter of days, 3 to 5 days typically. However, alcohol withdrawal can be very dangerous and even deadly, so it may be that you need to seek medical attention for closer monitoring. Tremor can be the first signs of serious withdrawal including hallucinations, seizures, coma, and death. Consider seeing your primary care doctor emergently.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Tremors related to alcohol withdrawal usually stop in a matter of days, 3 to 5 days typically. However, alcohol withdrawal can be very dangerous and even deadly, so it may be that you need to seek medical attention for closer monitoring. Tremor can be the first signs of serious withdrawal including hallucinations, seizures, coma, and death. Consider seeing your primary care doctor emergently.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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