Withdrawal symptoms affect people who are addicted to alcohol. This phenomenon occurs as a result of the abolition of alcoholic beverages. The symptoms of this syndrome are very similar to a normal hangover. We will talk about how withdrawal symptoms manifest themselves, about treating them at home, in our article.
Abstinence and its manifestation
Against the background of this syndrome, people may experience the following symptoms:
- The presence of headache, nausea and trembling in the limbs.
- Disruption of the heart, the occurrence of tachycardia and shortness of breath.
- Painful conditions of internal organs. It is possible that there are problems with the liver and digestive system, as well as with the kidneys.
- Lack of appetite.
- The appearance of vomiting up to the complete rejection of food and drinks.
- Disturbed brain activity.
- The appearance of alcoholic psychosis. At the same time, a depressive state along with fears can be pronounced.
Against the background of the advanced stage of alcoholism, these symptoms can persist for five days.
Drug withdrawal treatment
In the event that the condition is not running, treatment can be carried out at home. We list the main methods of therapy:
- The use of sedatives. Such remedies help relieve anxiety along with emotional stress. In addition, they relieve any anxiety and fears.
- The use of sleeping pills. The patient needs a full sleep so that his nervous system is completely rested. Often after discontinuation of the use of alcoholic beverages, people may have insomnia. Also, anxious and superficial sleep is characteristic of such patients, which does not allow the body to fully gain strength.
- Use of cardiac drugs. Such medications well support the activity of the heart during stress. It should be noted that alcohol inflicts a severe blow to the cardiovascular system, in this regard, it needs support.
- The use of vasodilator drugs. Such medications are necessary if a person has high blood pressure and cramps that can lead to a stroke.
- The use of diuretics. Such drugs are required to remove toxins from the body.
- Medicines for the regulation of cerebral circulation. These medicines improve mental performance.
Treatment of alcohol withdrawal syndrome should be timely and comprehensive.
As a rule, the above funds are added to intravenous solutions. The dosage should be determined by your doctor. If withdrawal symptoms manifest in severe form, the patient needs treatment in a narcological clinic. Against the backdrop of alcoholism of the third stage, withdrawal can be extremely difficult. And if you ignore this syndrome and do not take measures, then serious and irreparable health problems can arise.
Consider the treatment of withdrawal symptoms at home.
Home Abstinence Therapies
So, the treatment of alcohol withdrawal, as already noted, can be carried out at home. In a pharmacy, you can easily buy a drug such as Medichronal. This tool promotes the rapid removal of alcohol from the body, eliminating severe symptoms. This drug is available in the form of two sachets. The medicine must be dissolved in water, and then drink. Take Medichronal for two to three days. Treatment of withdrawal symptoms at home is still desirable under the supervision of a physician.
Full sleep
In order to cope with the disease as quickly as possible, a full sleep is required. For this, patients are prescribed various tranquilizers, for example, "Phenazepam" or "Relanium". But it is important to note that the use of these drugs should only be under the supervision of a doctor. The fact that they are addictive, moreover, in a pharmacy they do not sell them without a prescription. What else can be used in the treatment of withdrawal symptoms?
You can independently turn to the use of other sedative drugs, for example, to Persen, Sonic, or the traditional extract of valerian. But still, drugs for the treatment of withdrawal symptoms should be prescribed by a doctor.
All of these tools improve sleep, quickly eliminating the severe symptoms of alcohol poisoning. It will not be superfluous to drink broths from motherwort or take a sedative collection. Herbs have a mild effect, due to which withdrawal symptoms are easily eliminated.
In order to get rid of the symptoms of anxiety, anxiety and reduce the heartbeat, you can take "Valocordin" or "Corvalol". In this case, these drugs are taken in a double dose of forty drops twice a day. You can also buy "Glycine" and take it two tablets three times a day.
Thus, the treatment of withdrawal symptoms in alcoholism at home is quite possible.
Vitamins
With alcoholism, a deficiency of vitamins in the body most often occurs. A particularly damaged body during this period lacks B vitamins, which are extremely important for the normal and healthy functioning of the nervous system. In addition, this vitamin helps protect the body from alcoholic polyneuropathy. Thus, with withdrawal symptoms, experts recommend taking "Neuromultivitis" one tablet three times a day. Or Milgamma vitamins also work.
Vitamin C
No less important during this period is vitamin C, which is recommended for withdrawal with withdrawal in an increased dose. In this regard, it will be useful to drink decoctions of herbs such as mint, wild rose, chamomile. You can also drink mineral water with lemon juice and salt along with fresh orange, apple, tomato and carrot nectars.
What foods help you cope with withdrawal symptoms?
After taking medications, you must definitely eat to restore the full strength of the body. In this case, chicken broth or soups on rice and vegetables will help best. In addition, it is recommended to drink fermented milk products during this period. They are useful in that they contain an acid that helps neutralize alcohol in the body. In order to replenish their strength, doctors also recommend eating more cereal products along with fresh vegetables and fruits. Therefore, it will be advisable to use buckwheat, oatmeal, potatoes, cabbage, cucumbers, herbs and oranges.
It is forbidden to hangover
In the presence of withdrawal symptoms, it is strictly forbidden to hangover. Even small doses of alcohol can provoke an instant breakdown, due to which a person can again go into binge. Any low alcohol drinks are prohibited. Relatives should never succumb to the persuasion of an alcoholic, do not indulge his weaknesses, as he may again suffer and start drinking in large doses.
Treatment of withdrawal symptoms at home is not always possible.
Withdrawal syndrome and its types
There are two of the following types of withdrawal symptoms:
- Mental form. Against the background of this type, a person thinks that he will feel uncomfortable without alcohol and therefore seeks to take another dose in order to improve his mental and emotional state.
- Physical form. As a result of the manifestation of this form, the dependent patient has an insurmountable need to increase the volume of alcohol, which can inevitably lead to the development of physical dependence.
What is required to relieve withdrawal symptoms?
First of all, the patient needs to completely abandon the use of alcoholic beverages. In addition, it is extremely important to limit communication with those with whom the patient previously drank alcohol. Relatives are required to treat this situation with understanding and try to provide the necessary medical and psychological assistance. It is very important to occupy the patient with some simple tasks that will give you the opportunity to distract yourself and turn your attention to something more interesting.
Alcohol therapy
As soon as withdrawal symptoms can be eliminated, it will be necessary to decide on the subsequent treatment of alcoholism. This is extremely important, because after a while a dependent person may return to the glass again. It is worth emphasizing that the treatment of withdrawal symptoms will not save a person from his alcohol dependence. Today, modern medicine has a large number of various ways to combat alcoholism. The only thing needed for this is a sincere desire to recover.
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