Physical effects of heavy chronic drinking

Medical Problem	Heavy Chronic Drinking
Liver Disorders	Alcoholic Hepatitis, Cirrhosis.
Gastrointestinal Problems	Diarrhea. Hemorrhoids. Pancreatitis. Bleeding in the intestines and stomach. Tears in the esophagus from violent vomiting.
Heart Disease	High Blood Pressure. Weakened heart muscles leading to failure.
Stroke	Hemorrhagic Stroke.
Cancer	Cancers in the head and neck, throat, stomach, liver, pancreas, and cervix, breast and vagina (in women).
Neurologic or Mental Disorders	Nerve damage from severe vitamin deficiencies. Impairment in mental functioning and memory. Emotional disorders, psychosis.
Genital and Reproductive Problems.	Impotence, shrinking testicles, breast growth in Men. Menstrual disorders and infertility in women. Drinking during pregnancy increases risk for birth defects in baby.
Immune System	Increased susceptibility to infections.
Skin, Muscle, and Bone Disorders	Osteoporosis. Muscular Deterioration. Skin Sores. Itching. Peripheral neuropathy.
Diabetes	Hypoglycemia (Low blood suger).
Lung Disorders	Acute respiratory distress syndrome. Pneumonia.

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