Definition: A condition where seizures occur in association with ethanol abuse (ALCOHOLISM) without other identifiable causes. Seizures usually occur within the first 6-48 hours after the cessation of alcohol intake, but may occur during periods of alcohol intoxication. Single generalized tonic-clonic motor seizures are the most common subtype, however, STATUS EPILEPTICUS may occur. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1174)
ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL DELIRIUM is available
Other names Withdrawal-Induced Seizures, Alcohol; Withdrawal-Induced Seizure, Alcohol; Withdrawal Seizures, Alcohol; Withdrawal Seizure, Alcohol; Status Epilepticus, Alcohol Withdrawal Induced; Seizures, Alcohol Withdrawal-Induced; Seizure, Alcoholic; Seizure, Alcohol Withdrawal-Induced; Seizures, Alcohol Withdrawal; Seizure, Alcohol Withdrawal; Major Motor Seizure, Alcohol Withdrawal Induced; Alcoholic Seizures; Alcoholic Seizure; Alcohol Withdrawal-Induced Seizures; Alcohol Withdrawal Seizure; Alcohol Withdrawal Induced Status Epilepticus; Alcohol Withdrawal Induced Seizure; Alcohol Withdrawal Induced Major Motor Seizure; Major Motor Seizure, Alcohol Withdrawal-Induced; Alcohol Withdrawal-Induced Status Epilepticus