F10: Mental and behavioural disorders due to use of alcohol
F10.4: Mental and behavioural disorders due to use of alcohol withdrawal state with delirium
Before an alcohol withdrawal the person has usually consumed too much alcohol over a long period of time. When someone goes through withdrawal, they have various physical symptoms, because they are consuming less or no alcohol. They may sweat or have shaky hands, for example. Their heart may be racing and you may have a headache. They may also have a seizure.
The withdrawal also alters your state of consciousness. For example, your awareness and memory may alter. One may also no longer know who or where one is.
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