A condition where seizures occur in association with ethanol abuse (ALCOHOLISM) without other identifiable causes. Seizures usually occur within the first 6-48 hours after the cessation of alcohol intake, but may occur during periods of alcohol intoxication. Single generalized tonic-clonic motor seizures are the most common subtype, however, STATUS EPILEPTICUS may occur. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1174)
Also Known As:
Alcohol Withdrawal-Induced Major Motor Seizure; Alcohol Withdrawal-Induced Seizure; Alcohol Withdrawal-Induced Status Epilepticus; Alcohol-Related Seizures; Major Motor Seizure, Alcohol Withdrawal-Induced; Alcohol Related Seizures; Alcohol Withdrawal Induced Major Motor Seizure; Alcohol Withdrawal Induced Seizure; Alcohol Withdrawal Induced Status Epilepticus; Alcohol Withdrawal Seizure; Alcohol Withdrawal-Induced Seizures; Alcohol-Related Seizure; Alcoholic Seizure; Alcoholic Seizures; Seizure, Alcohol Withdrawal; Seizure, Alcohol Withdrawal-Induced; Seizure, Alcohol-Related; Seizure, Alcoholic; Seizures, Alcohol Withdrawal; Seizures, Alcohol Withdrawal-Induced; Seizures, Alcohol-Related; Status Epilepticus, Alcohol Withdrawal Induced; Withdrawal-Induced Seizure, Alcohol; Withdrawal-Induced Seizures, Alcohol; Seizures, Alcoholic; Status Epilepticus, Alcohol Withdrawal-Induced