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Suggest Treatment For Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms

last year i was diagnosed with alcohol withdrawal symptoms.i was treated and discharged from hospital.but my chest had this sensations and i thought it had to do with the heart.i had a heart test which was normal.but since then i have been having this left chest pains that come and go away.i was later told its anxiety but even ow i feel the same even after 6 months anxiety medicationmplease help me out
Wed, 8 Jul 2015
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Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries

I can understand your concern. Alcohol is a brain depressant substance and regular use cause strong dependence. So when an individual stop using alcohol after prolonged intake there occurs acute withdrawal which should be managed by a doctor. In some individuals the mild form of withdrawal persist even for long durations of time like months to years. Craving of alcohol, anxiety etc are common symptoms. As your symptoms are persistent so I'd advise you to consult a psychiatrist for help.

Medicines like pregabalin or gabapentin can help to reduce the anxiety and will reduce the craving also. Apart from this low dose benzodiazepines like Clonazepam or Lorazepam etc can also help in reducing these symptoms. Please consult a psychiatrist for proper prescription.

Thanks, I hope this helps you. Take care

Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi,
Psychiatrist.
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Suggest Treatment For Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms

Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries I can understand your concern. Alcohol is a brain depressant substance and regular use cause strong dependence. So when an individual stop using alcohol after prolonged intake there occurs acute withdrawal which should be managed by a doctor. In some individuals the mild form of withdrawal persist even for long durations of time like months to years. Craving of alcohol, anxiety etc are common symptoms. As your symptoms are persistent so I d advise you to consult a psychiatrist for help. Medicines like pregabalin or gabapentin can help to reduce the anxiety and will reduce the craving also. Apart from this low dose benzodiazepines like Clonazepam or Lorazepam etc can also help in reducing these symptoms. Please consult a psychiatrist for proper prescription. Thanks, I hope this helps you. Take care Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi, Psychiatrist.