Open AccessAcute diarrhea-induced shock during alcohol withdrawal: a case study
Author(s) -
Tong Zhao,
XiaoLei Gao,
GuangBiao Huang
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of international medical research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.421
H-Index - 57
eISSN - 1473-2300
pISSN - 0300-0605
DOI - 10.1177/0300060521990464
Subject(s) - medicine , diarrhea , shock (circulatory) , acute diarrhea , malnutrition , alcohol , chemistry , biochemistry
We present the case of a 54-year-old man with severe acute diarrhea during alcohol withdrawal, despite special feeding, correction of vitamin deficiencies, and protection of the gastrointestinal mucosa. Diarrhea is often overlooked, so we aim to draw attention to the risk of combined malnutrition, acute diarrhea, and alcohol withdrawal because this can lead to lethal complications. We recommend that patient’s bowel movements should be carefully observed during alcohol withdrawal, even during hospitalization.
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