Patient's question:
What kind of diseases can be treated in general internal medicine? How to alleviate chronic alcoholism?Doctor's answer:
Chronic alcoholism is primarily caused by the recurrence of psychiatric abnormalities due to long-term, excessive, and persistent habitual drinking. Common symptoms include hallucinations and delusions. In severe cases, neurological abnormalities may reappear, such as Wernicke's encephalopathy, Korsakoff's encephalopathy, or even dementia. To alleviate such conditions, the first step is detoxification, followed by the administration of neurotrophic support. Additionally, to address the patient's hallucinations and delusions, low-dose antipsychotic medications can be used.