We are always accustomed to using alcohol to spread emotions and to use it to boost our spirits. But drinking alcohol all the time may "pickle" and damage your organs, causing diseases under constant alcohol stimulation!Frequent drinking can damage these two organs the most!Excessive visceral fat can lead to obesity and various diseases
We are always accustomed to using alcohol to spread emotions and to use it to boost our spirits. But drinking alcohol all the time may "pickle" and damage your organs, causing diseases under constant alcohol stimulation!
Frequent drinking can damage these two organs the most!
Excessive visceral fat can lead to obesity and various diseases.
Data chart. Photographed by Sun Huan
What diseases do people who drink alcohol every day get?
1. Causing Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy Han Xiaoning, Deputy Chief Physician of Cardiovascular Department of Peking University First Hospital, published an article in the Health Times in 2016, saying that excessive alcohol intake, whether wine, Baijiu, or beer, may cause alcoholic cardiomyopathy, which is manifested in enlarged ventricular volume, hypertrophic myocardium, and enlarged heart.2. Leading to liver cirrhosis and liver cancer. Wang Bingyuan, the chief physician of the Department of Gastroenterology at the First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, stated in a 2017 article in the Health Times that long-term heavy drinking can lead to alcoholic liver disease, which usually manifests as fatty liver in the initial stage, and can further develop into alcoholic hepatitis, liver fibrosis, and cirrhosis, further developing into liver cancer. Severe alcohol abuse can cause widespread liver cell necrosis and even liver failure.3. A study published in March 2022 in Nature Communications showed that even small amounts of alcohol consumption are associated with a decrease in brain capacity. The more alcohol consumed, the more significant the degree of brain volume change. And while drinking alcohol causes the brain to atrophy, it also accelerates its aging.
Weibo screenshot 4. Injury to gastric mucosa. Chen Yingzhi, chief physician of the Department of Gastroenterology at Renji Hospital affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, stated in a 2020 article in the Health Times that alcohol can cause significant damage to the gastric mucosa, and it is recommended to drink less or no strong alcohol.5. Increase the risk of atherosclerosis In 2019, the Chinese Expert Consensus on the Management of Elevated Triglycerides in Atherosclerotic Patients pointed out that no matter whether you drink in large bowls or drink in small quantities, as long as you drink, you will increase the level of triglycerides. Elevated triglyceride levels increase the risk of atherosclerosis.6. Leading to pancreatitis, Wu Yongdong, chief physician of the Department of Gastroenterology at Beijing Friendship Hospital, stated in a 2013 article in the Health Times that excessive alcohol consumption can stimulate pancreatic secretion and induce acute severe pancreatitis. This disease is completely caused by eating, such as excessive drinking, overeating, and obesity, which can easily trigger pancreatitis.7. Increasing the Risk of Esophageal Cancer: Li Hui, Chief Physician of the Thoracic Surgery Department at Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, stated in a 2017 Health Times article that alcohol consumption is currently one of the clear causes of esophageal cancer, so moderate alcohol consumption is necessary.8. Qin Jianwu, the chief physician of the Head and Neck Surgery Department of Henan Cancer Hospital, stated in a 2012 article in the Health Times that protecting the throat and limiting alcohol consumption are important measures. Alcohol can stimulate swallowing and may cause tonsillar diseases, laryngeal cancer, etc.9. Impact on Bone Health: Geng Shuo, Deputy Chief Physician of the Orthopedics Department of the First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, stated in a 2019 article in the Health Times that alcohol can cause the loss of minerals such as calcium and magnesium in bones, leading to brittle bones.10
There are four situations, it's really time to quit drinking!
Long term drinking will definitely bring many health problems to the body! But many people can't help but drink. However, Zhi Jiehua, the deputy chief physician of the Department of Gastroenterology at the First People's Hospital of Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province, stated in a health issue of People's Daily in July 2023 that pain in these four parts of the body may be a "warning signal" to quit drinking. Signal 1: Liver pain. As a metabolic organ, the liver is most susceptible to alcohol stimulation and damage. Long term heavy drinking can lead to symptoms such as liver pain, discomfort in the liver area, and abnormal liver function. Feelings of bloating, stuffiness, or persistent dull pain are common manifestations of liver pain. Signal 2: Gastric pain: Alcohol has a stimulating effect on the gastric mucosa, which can lead to an increase in gastric acid secretion, leading to gastritis and gastric ulcers. Gastric pain usually manifests as symptoms such as upper abdominal pain, heartburn, nausea, and vomiting. Signal three: Heart pain. Excessive alcohol intake may not only cause liver damage, but also have adverse effects on the heart. Long term alcoholics may experience symptoms of heart pain, mainly due to the toxic effects of alcohol on the heart, leading to problems such as arrhythmia and myocardial ischemia. Cardiac pain usually manifests as symptoms such as sternal colic, tingling, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. Signal 4: Muscle and joint pain. Alcohol can lead to the loss of water in the body, leading to dehydration and increasing the burden on muscles and joints. Muscle pain, arthritis, and gout are common problems in alcoholics, manifested as muscle soreness, joint swelling, and pain.11Finally, try not to drink alcohol and drink less. The safe dose for drinking alcohol is 0, which means that staying away from alcohol is healthier.
Source: Health Times
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