Question
Psychiatry Question on Drug and Alcohol dependence
A 50 year old male suddenly stopped alcohol consumption for 3 days in hospital with agitation, altered sensorium, paranoid delusions and hallucinations. The most likely diagnosis is
A
Wernicke's Encephalopathy
B
Korsakoff's psychosis
C
Hangover
D
Delirium Tremens
Answer
Delirium Tremens
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (D) :Delirium Tremens