Alternate Names : Alcohol dependence, Alcohol abuse Definition Alcoholism is drinking alcoholic beverages at a…
Diseases
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Treatment Once the immediate alcohol problem has been addressed, treatment goals include: * Controlling symptoms…
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Symptoms & Signs * Numbness in the arms and legs * Abnormal sensations; “pins and…
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Alternate Names : Neuropathy – alcoholic, Alcoholic polyneuropathy Definition Alcoholic neuropathy is damage to the…
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Treatment The most important part of treatment is to stop using alcohol completely. If liver…
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Symptoms & Signs Symptoms vary based on the severity of the disease. They are usually…
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Alternate Names : Liver disease due to alcohol, Cirrhosis or hepatitis – alcoholic, Laennec’s cirrhosis…
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Treatment Treatment may involve fluids (salt and sugar solution) given through a vein. You may…
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Alternate Names : Ketoacidosis – alcoholic Symptoms & Signs * Abdominal pain * Agitation *…
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Alternate Names : Ketoacidosis – alcoholic Definition Alcoholic ketoacidosis is the build up of ketones…
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Treatment The goals of treatment are to reduce the immediate withdrawal symptoms, prevent complications, and…
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Symptoms & Signs Alcohol withdrawal may involve psychological and physical symptoms. Mild-to-moderate psychological symptoms: *…
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Definition Alcohol withdrawal refers to symptoms that may occur when a person who has been…
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Treatment The goal of treatment is to relieve symptoms. Treatment depends on the severity of…
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Symptoms & Signs A person with albinism will have one of the following symptoms: *…
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Alternate Names : Oculocutaneous albinism, Ocular albinism, Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome Definition Albinism is a defect of…
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Treatment Treatment is supportive. It involves managing seizures and any other health concerns, and using…
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Symptoms & Signs Symptoms usually start when the child is between ages 3 and 5…
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Definition Aicardi syndrome is a rare inherited (genetic) disorder in which the structure that connects…
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Symptoms & Signs Persons with this condition are more likely to develop infections. Diagnosis &…