A 55 year old chronic alcoholic male was brought to OPD with tremors and sweating. He is found to have irrelavent talks since 3days. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer: Delirium tremens
Description: History of irrilevant talks suggests about disturbance in consciousness and along with it tremors.
Sweating (indicating autonomic hyperactivity) suggest of Delirium tremens.
Seen after 48-72 hours of alcohol withdrawl.
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