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What Causes High Blood Pressure Along With Tremors In Hands?
Son age 35 binge,drank for,about 5 weeks. Just finished 2nd detox 2,days,ago at VA hospital and head feels clear. Still in hosp. Today developed hand tremors, resting and when holding something, rapid heart beats, high blood pressure - 156/90, stuttering. Is taking Effexor, Mertazipene, Naltrexone and Gabapenton. Has been in and out of rehabs 6-8 times. Always bingedrinking of vodka. Sober for several stretches of 6 months over last,3 years. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
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he is in alcohol withdrawal syndrome . give inj thiamine 200mg iv od x 5 days and sedate . give proper nutrition and wait .
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