Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures (also known as Alcohol Withdrawal Seizure, Seizure, Alcohol Withdrawal): 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
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)
MeSH classification
C10.597.742.143
C10.720.112.300
C23.888.592.742.143
C25.723.705.150.300
C25.775.100.087.193.300
C25.775.835.500
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Common questions about Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures
What does Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures mean in medicine?
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) This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures known by any other names?
Yes. Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures is also referred to as Alcohol Withdrawal Seizure, Seizure, Alcohol Withdrawal, Seizures, Alcohol Withdrawal, Alcohol-Related Seizures in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures sit in the medical classification?
Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C10.597.742.143, C10.720.112.300, C23.888.592.742.143). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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