Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
My Father drinking habits.
Dear Doctor, This query is regarding my father drinking habits. My father is 58 alcoholic since 20 yrs. MY QUERY IS DUE TO CURRENT LOCKDOWN IN NATION ALCOHAL IS NOT AVAILABE SO HE STOP DRINKING, SINCE 2 DAYS.
AT NIGHT I NOTICED MY FATHER DONT SLEEP PROPERLY AND HE FIND DIFFICULT TO GET A SLEEP. IS THIS A SUDDEN WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOM?? OR SOMETHING ELSE?? PLEASE GUIDE
THANKS
Answers (7)
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced doctor online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
Its Commonly noticed in chronic alcoholic people.. Nothing to worry about it..Thank you god that atleast now he is living without alcohol..think of Alcohol long term side effects like cirrhosis nd cancers etc...
Next Steps
Let him take Tab.lorazepam 1/2-1/2-1 *5 days
Tab.thiamine 100mg 1-0-1*5days
tab pantoprazole 40 mg b/f 1-0-1
ask him not to take ethanol again
Answered
1/1 people found this helpful
Your father is suffering from alcohol withdrawal symptoms, Don't worry, Give him Ashwagandharista,Drakshasava 3-3 tsf each with equal amount of water after meals,
Next Steps
U can consult online through Practo
Health Tips
Yoga meditation, Bhramari pranayam Anulom-Vilom Bhastrika Udgeeth pranayam, coconut water pomegranate juice, walnuts almonds pistachio Draksha anjeer Sprouted seeds etc,
Answered
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Hello ...
It is good that he is not able to buy alcohol ...but he will face some problems like weakness , irritability , less sleep , less food intake ...
This is right time we start some medicines which will make him feel better so that it will help him to recover faster and he can also quit alcohol permanently.
Does he smoke also .
Let’s have a quick chat and will advise what diet he should follow and what medicines he should take.
Health Tips
Hope this is helpful
Answered
1/1 people found this helpful
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.