I know a person who has been smoking for over 30 years, as well as drinking. They just got tested and found that their tryglecerial was high...but then they were on a strict diet and it went back to normal. I am worried about their health because of smoking and drinking. They don't smoke as much and don't drink as much and they eat healthy. Do you think they'd be okay? I mean..i know its not good to do those things...but im worried. I want to know at what age do people usually get their symptoms from smoking and drinking.
2007-01-30 14:18:12 · 4 answers · asked by formingnicky 2 in Health ➔ Men's Health
There is no timetable, and you have every right to worry. When one becomes an alcoholic is when the drug controls him and he cannot function without it. Cancer is a bit different. It grows slowly for the most part and by the time a smoker knows he has it, it is too late. Try to convince him to stop smoking and to go to AA to get help with his drinking.
Chow!!
2007-01-30 15:05:00 · answer #1 · answered by No one 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You know I really wish that LIFE would follow an organized
plan and a timetable for all things to happen. Then it wouldn't be such a shock when it happens before we think it should.The triglycerides are not the problem, they can be lowered in a flash. The smoking and drinking on the other hand are very iffy. Your friend could have a throat or lung cancer in his body right now. Your friend could have a very sick liver right now. The question is not: How long can I abuse my body before I start seeing sickness and disease.?
The better attitude would be that each person would take
care of the one body that's given them, to the best of their
ability. At least if they get sick:, they will have the knowledge that they tried their best.
2007-01-30 14:34:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry but smoking kills, every pack statistically shortens your life. Stopping helps dramatically as time goes on risks then fall, but even then never return to those of a non-smoker.
Alcohol in moderation is beneficial. Low level alcohol consumption is associated with slight increase in lifespan. Exceed recommended units and it is detrimental. It is also now recommended that no alcohol is taken in pregnancy. I hold to the older unit recommendation 14 units max/week for females and 21 for males. Take care in measuring units both beer and wine have increased in strength over the years. Many drinks are now labelled with their unit content.
Sorry but if anyone wants to increase their odds be a non-smoker drink only in moderation eat carefully and take frequent regular exercise. It's a pain but most of the government health recommendations are on the button.
2007-02-02 12:42:21 · answer #3 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Highly dependent upon genetics and whether they practice their vices in moderation. Excess leads to imbalance leads to disease.
2007-01-31 13:12:31 · answer #4 · answered by Tom Heston 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋