The white fever, which in the official medicine is called alcohol delirium, and among the people "squirrel", is an acute alcoholic psychosis and it occurs when a person after a prolonged use of alcohol comes out of a drinking state. Symptoms of white fever occur in alcoholics who have a relationship for more than five years and are approximately 2-3 stages of alcoholism.
In general, there are three stages of the disease. The first one is called Korsakov's psychosis and for her is characterized by an oppressed state, mood swings and insomnia. In the next stage, the alcoholic is in a delirious state, which manifests itself in unfounded suspicions towards other people. The last stage is called severe alcohol delirium and the stage of a serious breakdown develops.
Symptoms and treatment of white fever
- Symptomatic of alcoholic delirium is obvious to the surrounding people, it is enough just to look at the patient. Symptoms of white fever after drinking bouts are manifested in sharp mood swings .
- The alcoholic begins to talk a lot, and often the speech is completely incoherent and is addressed to the imaginary interlocutors.
- There is a strong tremor in the limbs and convulsions.
- In addition, the alcoholic suffers from insomnia, tormented by nightmares.
- Bright symptoms of white fever in women and men - the emergence of hallucinations, not only visual, but also tactile.
- Another point worth noting is the periodic manifestation of aggression, the complete disorientation of the patient in space and the inability to recognize others.
Consequences of white fever
It will be interesting to know not only about the symptoms, but also about the consequences of white fever, which can range from full recovery to death. "Squirrel" is dangerous not only for the alcoholic, but for the people around him. Because of hallucinations, the patient can not soberly assess the situation and take into account possible threats. During an attack, an alcoholic can injure himself and other people who sometimes lead to death. It should be noted that a person does not report to his actions. When the white fever is at a neglected stage, the alcoholic may decide to commit suicide. With a more serious form of white fever, there is a collapse, cerebral edema, as well as a coma. When the alcoholic is in a fever, many systems and organs of the human body suffer, for example, the temperature , pressure, arrythmia and dehydration increase. All this is the cause of the development of various diseases.
Treatment
Knowing the symptoms of white fever, you should understand what to do to help a person with a similar problem. In such a situation, without hospitalization, the patient will not be able to be saved. Treatment includes several medical activities, and they are aimed at solving such problems:
- Combating intoxication of the body. For this purpose, hemosorption, isotonic solutions, haemodesis and intramuscular glucose administration are used.
- Suppression of an excited state and the fight against insomnia. For this, neuroleptics and benzodiazepines are used. By the way, the last group of drugs helps to cope with minor cramps.
- Prevention of various complications. For example, to maintain normal heart function, cordyamines are used. In addition, sometimes to prevent brain edema it is recommended to take a 1% solution of lasix.
It is worth noting that the presented methods of treatment are combating the symptoms, which helps to prevent the death of the patient. To completely cope with the white fever, it is necessary to treat alcohol dependence, because the seizures may recur.