Alcohol consumption has a wide range of adverse effects,
with exception to a few health benefits, both in the short and long run.The
high permeability of the cell membrane to alcohol allows it to quickly diffuse
into every tissue of the body. The following explains the effects of alcohol on our
organs :
- Central
Nervous System
As a depressant alcohol slows down the activity of the brain
and reduces anxiety, tension, and inhibitions. The system also reacts by
releasing pleasure–giving hormones that causes agitation, slurred speech,
memory loss and in-coordination of movements.
- Heart and
blood vessels
Although alcohol may offer to reduce the risk of heart
disease but excessive consumption causes the heart to expand and restricts its
ability to contract. It may also disrupt the normal rhythm of heart beat and
raise the blood pressure which can cause chest pain, heart attack and
stroke.
- Risk of Cancer
Types of cancers known to be linked to alcohol are cancers
of the mouth and pharynx, larynx, esophagus, liver, colon, rectum and female
breast.
- Liver
As the liver tries to breakdown the consumed alcohol a
chemical reaction takes place and toxins from the gut bladder are allowed into
the liver. Both the chemicals and toxins can lead to inflammation, scarring and
ultimately to cirrhosis. In the long run, the esophagus that circulates the
blood which is diverged away from the liver may also burst after continued
dilation.
- Pancreas
A severe case of deficiency of nutrients is resulted when
the chronic dosages of alcohol destructs those cells that produce digestive
enzymes and insulin hormones.
- Anemia
Anemia results when alcohol blocks the generation of new red
and white blood cells. A high blood traffic diverged through the spleen may
also destruct the cells by breaking it down or by bursting.
Despite being the most popular recreational substance, one
must fully understand the myriad damages alcohol can make and restrict himself
to the exact quantity if prescribed by any doctor.
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