No one knows for certain the number of alcoholics, partly because many people prefer to hide excessive drinking. In other countries alcoholism tends to be present in direct ratio to the use of alcohol by the general public. Such people take great care to make certain that they have enough alcohol available at the times during which they are used to drinking. This obsession may lead to secret drinking or to maintaining a hidden supply, or both.
Many drinkers develop a tremor or shaking.
Usually only the hands shake. Bleeding, especially of the esophagus , is common, as is stomach irritation. Seizures may occur, or pain in arms or legs as a result of nerve irritation. Symptoms your physician may observe A blood test will reveal chemicals produced when the liver is damaged. Most experts believe that the only effective treatment is to stop drinking alcohol completely.