Abstract
A 39-year-old patient was admitted to the emergency department for acute abdominal pain. Physical examination showed a peritoneal syndrome. However, CT-scan, Doppler and blood analysis were unremarkable. As the patient had a history of auto-medication with benzodiazepines at high doses, a withdrawal syndrome was considered. An intravenous administration of 3 mg of midazolam determined the relief of all symptoms in a few minutes.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Abdomen, Acute / diagnosis*
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Adult
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Alprazolam / adverse effects*
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Anti-Anxiety Agents / adverse effects*
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Bromazepam / adverse effects*
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Headache / chemically induced
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Humans
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Hydroxyzine / adverse effects*
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Male
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Midazolam
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Self Administration
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Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / diagnosis*
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Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / etiology
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Substance-Related Disorders / complications
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Truth Disclosure
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Vomiting / chemically induced
Substances
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Anti-Anxiety Agents
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Hydroxyzine
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Midazolam
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Bromazepam
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Alprazolam