Risks include an alcoholic binge period where alcohol use is heavy and intake of food is inadequate. It may also be triggered by head injury , infection, or illness in people with a history of heavy use of alcohol.
Symptoms occur because of the toxic effects of alcohol on the brain and nervous system.
They may be severe and progress rapidly. Prevention Avoid or minimize the use of alcohol. Treat known alcoholism appropriately. Obtain prompt medical treatment for symptoms of alcohol withdrawal state . Symptoms may progress rapidly.