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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Suggest Therapy For Alcohol Abuse

my daughter is currently in the intensive care unit at the hospital suffering from alcohol withdrawal. she hAD tO BE RESTRAINED because she tried to throw her food tray at the nurse and tried to kick another one. she has trouble talking and recognizing people. she has had 4 seizures in 1 week. what in the world am I going to have to do to get her well? I think they, the hospital, is going to recommend we put her in a nursing home she has no insurance and no job, please what can I do. I am 72 years old and can barely take care of myself.
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
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Your daughter seem to be suffering from Alcohol withdrawal syndrome. Agitation,confusional state etc are all part of it. She needs good cover with benzodiazepines at the moment which will prevent seizures from occuring and improve the confusional state too. Alongside supplements with thiamine must be given. She needs a good hospital set for her treatment. Her recovery would take time,at least 10 days.
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Suggest Therapy For Alcohol Abuse

Your daughter seem to be suffering from Alcohol withdrawal syndrome. Agitation,confusional state etc are all part of it. She needs good cover with benzodiazepines at the moment which will prevent seizures from occuring and improve the confusional state too. Alongside supplements with thiamine must be given. She needs a good hospital set for her treatment. Her recovery would take time,at least 10 days.