Fast Five Quiz: Alcoholism (Alcohol Use Disorder)

The following are signs of chronic alcoholism:

• Spider angioma

• Enlarged spleen

• Testicular atrophy

• Anemia

• Cancer

• Cardiovascular disease

• Dupuytren contractures (also may be congenital)

• Enlarged or shrunken liver

• Gout

• Gynecomastia

• Hypertension

• Neuropathy

• Seizures

• Serious infections

The following are signs and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal:

• Agitation and anxiety

• Diaphoresis

• Headache

• Nausea and vomiting

• Seizures

• Tremor

• Visual and auditory hallucinations: many patients who are not disoriented, and who therefore do not have delirium tremens, have hallucinations.

The following are signs of delirium tremens (ie, alcohol withdrawal delirium):

• Delirium

• Tachycardia and hypertension

• Temperature elevation

Learn more about AUD workup.

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Cite this: Steve Soreff. Fast Five Quiz: Alcoholism (Alcohol Use Disorder) - Medscape - Jan 24, 2023.