Illustration consequences of alcohol

Figure Consequences of alcohol: on the individual organs and symptoms

Consequences of alcohol
at the individual organs:

  1. Decrease in size of the cerebellum
    atrophy
    Decrease in brain volume
    Cerebral cortical atrophy
  2. Oropharynx cancer
    Esophageal cancer
  3. Disease of the
    Cardiovascular system
  4. Alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver
  5. Inflammation of the
    pancreas
    Pancreatitis
  6. Kidney pain, chronic
    Inflammation (caused by alcohol)
  7. Stomach and intestines
    Inflammation of the mucous membranes
    gastritis
    Symptoms:
    A - progressive dementia,
    epileptic seizures,
    Ataxia (impaired coordination of movements)
    B - facial flushing,
    Skin temperature increase,
    Premature aging of the skin,
    Articulation disorder
    C - accelerated breathing rate
    D - racing heart, high blood pressure,
    Myocarditis,
    Risk of stroke, obesity
    E - nerves - tremors, tingling,
    Restricted motor skills
    F - accelerated pulse,
    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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