
Alcoholic, Seizure, Face Swelling, Black Stools And Vomit, Potassium,vitamin B

I am sorry you are dealing with this very stressful situation. The very major concern I have right now in his case is that with development of black stools and black vomit it is likely he is having some degree of internal bleeding. I would classify this as a true emergency. Patients who drink too much also have problems sometimes with coagulation because coagulation factors are produced by the liver and when the liver is damaged it cannot produce adequate amounts of these factors.
As for the seizures - this is a commonly observed phenomenon in patients who are going through withdrawl from drinking. You are well aware of DTs I see. Often times it is necessary to use medication to mitigate the effects of withdrawl as they come.
I cannot emphasize enough the importance of him being evaluated to have his blood counts checked and to stabilize his condition. If you are completely not able to do this I would use every resource you have available - friends and family to help convince him that an evaluation is needed. Otherwise, supportive measures with aggressive hydration with electrolyte containing beverages may be helpful. I understand why you are using some alcohol to minimize the withdrawl but honestly this kind of thing needs to be done in a hospital setting. I sincerely hope you can convince him to go to hospital.
I hope I have adequately addressed your concerns. I am available for your followups.

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