Physical Symptoms Of Alcoholism

by Frank Dracman

Alcohol the exotic poison has been used since ancient times for intoxication. When alcohol is consumed in great quantities it turns into a deadly poison. It is said that only the weak minded fall for this poisonous trap, but that is totally untrue. There are several reason responsible for alcohol addiction, such as social pressure, family problems and money matters. Men and women are equally affected.

Depending on the body's sensitivity to alcohol symptoms begin in different individuals at different stages. Some are symptomless for many years while other show symptoms right away. The liver, pancreas and stomach are the most affected organs; As a consequence all other organs get affected.

Alcoholism physical symptoms include liver dysfunction. In the initial stages the liver gets inflamed giving rise to minor jaundice like symptoms including nausea, yellowing of skin and mucous membranes and dark colored urine. The Liver is one of the main organs of the body for secreting bile, which helps digestion and many other metabolic functions like clotting factors. When the liver is affected all these functions falter leading to malabsorption and malnutrition. The final stage is cirrhosis of the liver which causes scarring and permanent destruction of the liver's cells. Alcohol also reduces the capacity of the liver's cells to regenerate, causing irreversible damage if not corrected in time.

Hyperacidity is the next initial symptom that's not fatal but one of the most irritating for the addict. This warning sign is telling you that your body can no longer handle any more alcohol.

Landing the patient in the hospital can be caused by the sudden onset of Pancreatitis (severe pain in the abdomen). The pancrease secretes enzymes which help in protein digestion. When the pancreas is affected by alcohol it gets inflamed and is one of the most painful symptoms of alcohol abuse.

Brain and nervous system problems are one of the most visible and destructive affects of alcohol. The mood of the person changes since alcohol is an intoxicant. At times these mood changes make the person violent and even self destructive. Many acts of physical violence occur during these episodes. Making him or her unfit to drive or perform any skillful act is the direct result of being under the influence of alcohol.

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