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Have Been Drinking A Lot. Feeling Very Disoriented For Days. What Is The Cause?
Hi Dr, just 2 weeks ago after having a good amount of alcohol to drink the day after i noticed i became very disoriented to the point i can barely think and do normal things. It has been 2 week and I’m still feeling this way. I’m about half better, but i would just like to know if you know the cause of this? This has happened before, maybe 2 times lasting 2-3 months. i find it very confusing because i have drank that much in the past and nothing has happened like this, only once in a while. For example, in the past i had to drop my college classes because it would be impossible to get there and be aware to think and such. idk if this has to do with anything, but i was pretty stressed the night i was drinking. Do you think the mix of alcohol and stress caused it? Because i noticed that every time i get stressed while i'm intoxicated I get this way. trust me, i won't drink like that again. please let me know what you think, i'm scared it will happen again without knowing the cause.
Fri, 26 Apr 2013
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Alcohol may induce depression or de realization that is most likely in your case. you should check your serum Vitamin B12 level as deficiency of that may trigger this condition.
you should also visit one de-addiction center for de-addiction.
hope you will be fine soon.
thanks
thanks for using health care magic forum.
Alcohol may induce depression or de realization that is most likely in your case. you should check your serum Vitamin B12 level as deficiency of that may trigger this condition.
you should also visit one de-addiction center for de-addiction.
hope you will be fine soon.
thanks
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You are having complaints of getting disoriented and poor thinking on drinking excessive alcohol. You used to take same amount before also but you didn't suffer this problem. In our body when alcohol is taken, it is immediately absorbed from stomach to blood. In blood it is metabolized to its metabolic products. With time there may occur variations in activity and amount of enzymes metabolizing alcohol. Due to this you are having confusion and disorientation on taking alcohol while you never suffered such symptoms before.
So I would advise you to please decrease the amount you are taking as it will affect your liver and may lead to hepatitis and even cirrhosis and liver cancer.
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Dr. SEIKHOO BISHNOI
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You are having complaints of getting disoriented and poor thinking on drinking excessive alcohol. You used to take same amount before also but you didn't suffer this problem. In our body when alcohol is taken, it is immediately absorbed from stomach to blood. In blood it is metabolized to its metabolic products. With time there may occur variations in activity and amount of enzymes metabolizing alcohol. Due to this you are having confusion and disorientation on taking alcohol while you never suffered such symptoms before.
So I would advise you to please decrease the amount you are taking as it will affect your liver and may lead to hepatitis and even cirrhosis and liver cancer.
Thanks
Dr. SEIKHOO BISHNOI
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Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.
Disorientation or confusion following a large binge of drinking can be due to alcohol withdrawal. In severe cases, the person can even become delirious (what is known as delirium tremens). However, other potential neurological causes like a Korsakoff's amnestic syndrome also need to be considered. Sometimes, electrolyte imbalances or dehydration can also lead to such symptoms. I would suggest that you see a see a doctor for a proper medical evaluation and further management of your problems.
I hope you that you are putting yourself under a lot of risk to health by drinking irresponsibly and this can result in even result in serious medical / neurological problems. So, I would also suggest that you seek professional help to handle your drinking problem.
Wish you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
Disorientation or confusion following a large binge of drinking can be due to alcohol withdrawal. In severe cases, the person can even become delirious (what is known as delirium tremens). However, other potential neurological causes like a Korsakoff's amnestic syndrome also need to be considered. Sometimes, electrolyte imbalances or dehydration can also lead to such symptoms. I would suggest that you see a see a doctor for a proper medical evaluation and further management of your problems.
I hope you that you are putting yourself under a lot of risk to health by drinking irresponsibly and this can result in even result in serious medical / neurological problems. So, I would also suggest that you seek professional help to handle your drinking problem.
Wish you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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Once a while the metabolism of alcohol may disturb our body. Not always that happens but occasionally its possible. It would be good for You to take it in limited amounts next time and consult a doctor for medication if it sustains long.
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