Withdrawal syndrome affects people who are characterized by alcohol addiction. This phenomenon occurs as a result of the abolition of alcoholic beverages. The symptoms of this syndrome are very similar to the usual hangover. About how the withdrawal syndrome manifests itself, about its treatment at home, we will tell in our article.
Withdrawal and its manifestations
Against the background of this syndrome, people may experience the following symptoms:
- Presence of headache, nausea and trembling in the limbs.
- Disruption of the heart, the occurrence of tachycardia and shortness of breath.
- Painful conditions of the internal organs. It is not excluded the appearance of 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.
- Impaired brain activity.
- The appearance of alcoholic psychosis. At the same time, depression, along with fears, can be pronounced.
Against the background of an advanced stage of alcoholism, these symptoms can persist for five days.
Treatment of withdrawal symptoms with drugs
In the event that the condition is not started, treatment can be carried out at home. We list the main ways of conducting therapy:
- The use of sedatives. Such funds help relieve anxiety along with emotional stress. In addition, they relieve any anxiety and fears.
- Use of sleeping pills. The patient needs a full sleep so that his nervous system is completely rested. Often, after stopping the use of alcoholic beverages, people may experience insomnia. Also, such patients are characterized by disturbing and superficial sleep, which does not allow the body to fully gain strength.
- Use of cardiac drugs. Such medicines well support the activity of the heart during times of stress. It should be noted that alcohol causes a strong blow to the cardiovascular system, in this regard, it needs support.
- The use of vasodilators. Such medicines are needed if a person has high blood pressure and there are spasms that can lead to a stroke.
- The use of diuretics. Such drugs are required to remove toxins from the body.
- Drugs for the regulation of cerebral circulation. These medicines improve mental performance.
The treatment of alcohol withdrawal syndrome should be timely andcomplex.
As a rule, the above funds are added to intravenous solutions. The dosage volume should be determined by the doctor. If the withdrawal symptoms are severe, the patient needs treatment in a drug treatment clinic. Against the background of alcoholism of the third stage, withdrawal can be extremely difficult. And if you ignore this syndrome and do not take action, then severe and irreparable he alth problems can arise.
Consider the treatment of withdrawal symptoms at home.
Home withdrawal therapies
So, the treatment of alcohol withdrawal, as already noted, can be done 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 produced in the form of two sachets. The medicine must be dissolved in water, then drunk. Take "Medichronal" for two to three days. Treatment of withdrawal syndrome at home is still desirable to be carried out under the supervision of a physician.
Full sleep
In order to cope with the disease as quickly as possible, a good sleep is required. For this, patients are prescribed various tranquilizers, for example, Phenazepam or Relanium. But it is important to note that these drugs should be used only under medical supervision. The fact is that they are addictive, besides, they are not sold in a pharmacy without a prescription. What else can be used in the treatment of withdrawal symptoms?
On your own, you can turn to the use of other sedatives, such as Persen, Sonix, or traditional valerian extract. But still, drugs for the treatment of withdrawal syndrome should be prescribed by a doctor.
All of these remedies improve sleep, quickly eliminating severe symptoms of alcohol poisoning. It will not be superfluous to drink decoctions from motherwort or use a sedative collection. Herbs have a mild effect, due to which the withdrawal syndrome is 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, most often there is a deficiency of vitamins in the body. Especially the affected organism during this period lacks B vitamins, which are extremely important for the normal and he althy functioning of the nervous system. In addition, this vitamin helps protect the body from alcoholic polyneuropathy. Thus, with withdrawal symptoms, experts recommend taking Neuromultivit one tablet three times a day. Or Milgamma vitamins are also suitable.
Vitamin C
No less important during this period is vitamin C, which is recommended to be consumed in high doses during withdrawal. In this regard, it will be useful to drink decoctions of herbs such as mint, rosehip, chamomile. You can also drink mineral water with lemon juice and s alt along with fresh orange, apple, tomato and carrot nectars.
What are the best foods to help with withdrawal?
After taking medicines, 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 of all. In addition, it is recommended to drink fermented milk products during this period. They are useful because they contain an acid that helps to neutralize alcohol in the body. In order to replenish strength, doctors also recommend eating more cereal products along with fresh vegetables and fruits. Therefore, it would be advisable to eat buckwheat, oatmeal, potatoes, cabbage, cucumbers, herbs and oranges.
It is forbidden to get drunk
In the presence of withdrawal symptoms, it is strictly forbidden to get drunk. Even small doses of alcohol can provoke an instant breakdown, due to which a person can go back to drinking. Any low-alcohol drinks are prohibited. In no case should relatives succumb to the entreaties of an alcoholic, you should 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 types of withdrawal symptoms:
- Psychic form. Against this background, 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 this form, the dependent patient develops an overwhelming need for more 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 drank alcohol before. Relatives are required to treat this situation with understanding and try to provide the necessary medical and psychological assistance. It is very important to keep the patient busy with some simple things that will give him the opportunity to distract himself and switch his attention to something more interesting.
Therapy for alcoholism
As soon as the withdrawal syndrome can be eliminated, it will be necessary to make a decision about the subsequent treatment of alcoholism. This is extremely important, since an addicted person after some time may return to the glass again. It is worth emphasizing that withdrawal treatment will not rid a person of their alcohol addiction. Today, modern medicine hasa large number of various ways to combat alcoholism. All you need is a sincere desire to get well.
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