Illustration consequences of alcohol
Consequences of alcohol
at the individual organs:
- Decrease in size of the cerebellum
atrophy
Decrease in brain volume
Cerebral cortical atrophy - Oropharynx cancer
Esophageal cancer - Disease of
Cardiovascular system - Alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver
- Inflammation of the
pancreas
Pancreatitis - Kidney pain, chronic
Inflammation (caused by alcohol) - Stomach and intestines
Inflammation of the mucous membranes
gastritis
Symptoms:
A - progressive dementia,
epileptic seizures,
Ataxia (impaired movement coordination)
B - facial flushing,
Skin temperature increase,
Premature aging of the skin,
Articulation disorder
C - accelerated breathing rate
D - palpitations, high blood pressure,
Myocarditis,
Risk of stroke, obesity
E - nerves - tremors, tingling,
Impaired motor skills
F - accelerated heart rate,
Skin - pimples and eczema
G - genital organs,
mild erectile dysfunction
to impotence
H - Alcoholic Myopathy
(Muscle fibers decompose),
Paralysis of the legs
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