Question

A chronic alcoholic quits drinking. But after some days he is suffering from anxiety, shakiness, sweating, vomiting, fast heart rate, and a mild fever. He is probably suffering from

• A. Liver cirrhosis
• B. Alcoholic gastritis
• C. Fatty liver disease
• D. Withdrawal syndrome

Answer 1

The correct option is D Withdrawal syndrome

Dependence is a tendency of the body to manifest a characteristic and unpleasant withdrawal syndrome if regular dose of drugs/alcohol is abruptly discontinued. This is characterised by anxiety, shakiness, nausea and sweating.