Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Alcohol de-adduction
My father js getting addicted to alcohol day by day. He is 58 years old now and we are finding it difficult to make him quit. He is losing all his stamina as well now. Can you help me to suggest something on his case?
Note: He is not interested in quitting it and will not take any medicine knowingly to quit.
Taking alcohol and not being able to quit is a mental illness as on trying to quit, a person feels withdrawal symptoms such as tremors, anxiety, nausea vomiting etc. Medications are prescribed for handling craving and withdrawal symptoms when a person tries to quit alcohol. I advise you to take your father to a hospital where physician can prescribe investigations as LFT, RBS, KFT, LIPID PROFILE and you advise your father that routine check up is needed for elderly one in this age group. In addition to this, in the same hospital, a psychiatrist also can assess and your father can get holistic treatment in such clinic set up
Next Steps
you must try to convince your father for routine check up
Health Tips
follow as discussed above
Answered
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI
FREE
Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced psychiatrist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI
FREE
Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp
Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI
FREE
Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp
Hello Sir
In such a case, best is to admit your father at any hospital with Psychiatry Unit
He will be managed for de-addiction and also safe from the withdrawal effects of alcohol
Once he is stable after that, he will have ease in stopping alcohol
Home management might be difficult with him
Next Steps
kindly consult online for further management and treatment
Answered
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI
FREE
Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.