Seizures that are caused by alcohol are known as alcohol-induced seizures, and they can be brought on by either drinking an excessive amount of alcohol or going through alcohol withdrawal. They are possible for people who consume a large amount of alcohol in a short amount of time, as well as for people who have…
Peripheral neuropathy is a medical condition that affects the nerves that transmit information from the brain to the rest of the body. Alcoholism is one of the leading causes of peripheral neuropathy, and recovering from the condition without first addressing the underlying addiction can be difficult. The Effects of Alcoholism on Peripheral Neuropathy Alcohol is…
Heavy drinking over a long period of time can lead to cirrhosis of the liver. Liver failure and other complications can develop as a result of the irreversible scarring of the liver. Alcoholic cirrhosis can be treated and managed to improve quality of life, but there is currently no direct cure. Avoiding alcoholic beverages is…
Alcohol-induced pancreatitis is a serious condition that can lead to pancreatic inflammation and severe abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting, among other symptoms. Alcohol-induced pancreatitis cannot be cured, but it can be managed and treated to improve quality of life. Stopping all alcohol consumption is the first and most important treatment step for alcohol-induced pancreatitis. This…
Alcoholic hepatitis is a serious disease of the liver that is caused by drinking too much alcohol. If it is not treated quickly, it can lead to liver failure and other problems. The outlook for people with alcoholic hepatitis depends on how bad the disease is, how healthy the person is overall, and how quickly…
Consuming large amounts of alcohol over a prolonged period of time can lead to a condition known as alcoholic cardiomyopathy, which causes damage to the muscle of the heart. Because of the damage, the heart may enlarge and become weaker, which can result in symptoms such as difficulty breathing, fatigue, and swelling in the legs…
Alcoholic encephalopathy is a condition that is caused by long-term alcohol abuse, which can cause damage to the brain and lead to a variety of symptoms including confusion, memory loss and difficulties with coordination. Hepatic encephalopathy is a serious and potentially fatal brain disease that can develop from liver damage caused by drinking too much…
If the individual stops drinking alcohol and receives the appropriate medical treatment, there is a possibility that the individual’s alcoholic liver disease can be reversed. The severity of the damage done to the liver as well as the current stage of the disease at the time of diagnosis are both important factors that play a…
There are treatments available for alcoholic pancreatitis, but the condition cannot be completely cured. The treatment’s objectives are to alleviate symptoms, forestall complications, and halt the progression of pancreatic damage as much as possible. Some potential options for treatment are as follows: Abstinence from alcohol Consuming alcohol is the least effective treatment for alcoholic pancreatitis.…
Dealing with stigma begins by mindfully choosing to understand what is actually going on and this starts in the language we use. Terms like “addict”, “junkie”, “druggie” and “alcoholic” simply ignore the science behind helping a person through a substance use disorder and distorts their personal transformation process by creating unnecessary stigma and undue shame.…