What could this be???

[Dana390]

Someone in my family has been having hallucinations,lose of appetite,uncontrollable shaking, and not sleeping. I was just wondering if anyone had any ideas of what this could be. This person smokes and drinks everyday. I have looked up some things that we thought it could be but we cant figure it out.

[aMom21]

All the things you described are classic symptoms of cirrhosis.  Please do everything you can to please convince him to get to the doctor.  I know it will probably be difficult.  I have read many stories of heavy drinkers who have stopped drinking after finding they have liver damage and their liver was able to heal enough to let them lead a somewhat pretty normal life.

Good luck and please let us know what happens.  I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

[Dana390]

he has been drinking alcohol for a long time...for years and years. The only other symptoms is his muscles are sort of giving out, the other day he could hardly walk. and now he is completely dilirious from not sleeping. he has been like this now for almost a week. and he wont go to the doctor he thinks there is nothing wrong with him.

[selmaS]

I think it would all depend on how much and what this person is drinking.....that could be the issue....that and smoking are not good for neone's over all health.

"selma"