Serum magnesium level and severity of delirium in alcohol withdrawal state

Objectives: Chronic alcohol consumption is associated with nutritional deficiency including micronutrients such as magnesium. Alcohol dependent patients often develop delirium during withdrawal. The relationship between low magnesium levels and delirium tremens has not been well studied. This study...

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Main Authors: Anithakumari Ayirolimeethal, Tisha Rachel Jacob, Biju George, Pradeepkumar Kothamuttath, Harish M Tharayil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academy Publisher 2019-06-01
Series:Open Journal of Psychiatry and Allied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.ojpas.com/get_file.php?id=33387855&vnr=271758