tremens
Withdrawal-induced trembling condition
Tremens is a Latin word meaning "trembling," appearing in English almost exclusively in the phrase delirium tremens—the severe withdrawal syndrome affecting chronic alcoholics, characterized by shaking, confusion, and hallucinations.
The phrase is often abbreviated to the DTs.
Acute mental disorientation
- withdrawalAct of taking away
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
- seizuresInvoluntary convulsions or takings
- hallucinationsPerceptions without external cause
detoxification · shaking · confusion · agitation · benzodiazepines · thiamine · disorientation · tachycardia
Rapid involuntary movement
- tremblingInvoluntary shaking motion
- rigorsHarsh, demanding conditions
- convulsionsInvoluntary muscular contractions
- spasmsSudden involuntary muscle contractions
jerking · quivering · involuntary · uncontrollable · violent · episodes · severe · acute
delirium
Acute mental disorientation
- withdrawalAct of taking away
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
- seizuresInvoluntary convulsions or takings
hallucinations · detoxification · shaking · confusion · agitation · benzodiazepines · thiamine · disorientation · tachycardia · sweating
shaking
Rapid involuntary movement
- tremblingInvoluntary shaking motion
- rigorsHarsh, demanding conditions
- convulsionsInvoluntary muscular contractions
spasms · jerking · quivering · involuntary · uncontrollable · violent · episodes · severe · acute · onset
tremensstillness
Complete lack of motion
steadiness · stability · immobility · motionlessness · voluntary movement
- delirium tremensAcute alcohol withdrawal crisis