Suggest Treatment For Depression And Anger Issues In An Alcoholic

Posted on Mon, 19 Jan 2015

Question: My son is a heavy drinker....has been for about 20+ years. The last two months he has been in such a depressed and angry state. Crying, screaming, does not make any sense. Cannot sleep, has yellow eyes....talks about killing himself...I could go on and on...he refuses to see a Dr...years ago a dr told him hecould get cirrhosis if he didn't stop drinking then...I have read about Hepatic Encephalopathy. I am concerned he may have this. Please answerwith what you think

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Need to visit hospital

Detailed Answer:
Hello

My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.

I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. He needs to visit hospital for management. From the symptoms you have mentioned, he is most probably having Acute Hepatitis complicated by alcohol. Alcohol is a very important factor in causing it. First and most important thing is to counsel him to reduce drinking. For this he will be needing psychological therapy as well. Hepatic Encephalopathy is graded from 1-4. Common symptoms includes:
- Confusion
- Dizziness
- drowsiness
- inappropriate behaviour & intermittent disorientation
- Flap tremors

Suggestion:
You need to consult hospital for medical specialist, psychiatrist & psychological evaluation. Further delay will cause more deterioration and may cause irreversible damage.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!

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