2007-02-28 20:57:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Excessive alcohol use can severely affect the health of a person leading to long-term complications, which may be fatal.
Excessive alcohol use can cause severe health complications such as the following-
Addiction.
Alcohol intoxications.
Amnesia or ‘blackouts’ that last from a few minutes to a few days.
Diet -
Many serious complications arise out of the vitamin and mineral deficiencies due to neglect of proper diet.
In women -
Menstruation.
An increased risk of miscarriage.
Premature birth.
In Newborn.
It can cause fetal alcohol syndrome.
Birth defects.
Developmental disabilities.
In males
Impotency.
Erectile dysfunctions.
Heart Problems.
Weakening of the muscles of the heart, which in turn leads to a decreased pumping action of the heart.
Hypertension.
Heart failure.
Stroke.
Gastrointestinal problems.
Decreased Absorption and metabolism of vitamins and minerals.
Inflammation of the Stomach.
Damage to the pancreas.
2007-02-28 21:10:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alcohol affects every organ in the body. It is a central nervous system depressant that is rapidly absorbed from the stomach and small intestine into the bloodstream. Alcohol is metabolized in the liver by enzymes, however, the liver can only metabolize a small amount of alcohol at a time, leaving the excess alcohol to circulate throughout the body. The intensity of the effect of alcohol on the body is directly related to the amount consumed.
2007-03-01 05:00:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
consuming alcohol after a heavy meal is less likely to produce visible signs of intoxication than consumption on an empty stomach. Hydration also plays a role, especially in determining the extent of hangovers. The concentration of alcohol in blood is usually given by Blood alcohol content.
After excessive drinking, unconsciousness can occur and extreme levels of consumption can lead to alcohol poisoning and death (a concentration in the blood stream of 0.55% will kill half of those affected). Death can also be caused by asphyxiation when vomit, a frequent result of over consumption, blocks the trachea and the individual is too inebriated to respond. An appropriate first aid response to an unconscious, drunken person is to place them in the recovery position.
2007-03-01 05:08:43 · answer #3 · answered by raahi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alcohol is a depressant.
It affects the lining of the stomach, it affects the liver as the alcohol is metabolized, it accects the brain, heart, etc, then the kidneys
2007-03-01 05:03:38 · answer #4 · answered by Rev. Two Bears 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doenot affect a person if taken in small quantities every day. But too much alcohol can cause liver cirrhosis.
2007-03-01 06:46:00 · answer #5 · answered by spiritual healer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not a personl, total family.....
my own expereince, I do not embrass to say this, it may a lesson for others.
My dad used to drink and he vanished all money when he was young, now in his old age, works hard, i too just started to work and young.. we are suffering to come up in the society. He was unable to give better educaton to me and my siblings....
it really hurts..... but some wise people drink limitly and save their money ........
2007-03-01 06:18:36 · answer #6 · answered by Sky lark 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Negatively.
2007-03-01 05:06:51 · answer #7 · answered by Robert W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It produces a natural serotonin and dopamine uptake inhibitor which results in total euphoria.
2007-03-01 05:01:24 · answer #8 · answered by Bonathon M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋