Alcohol could have a sedative-like effect that many believe could also help with digestion if taken in small amounts with your dinner. However, drinking alcohol daily can not just cause problems in the body but is especially detrimental to the liver. Regular intake, doctors suggest, is a major risk factor for liver cirrhosis. A 2019 study published in the National Library of Medicine said that women may be at higher risk of liver diseases compared to men even with little alcohol consumption.
"At the early onset of regular alcohol intake, you could witness digestive issues. Then, eventually, you will experience pain in the abdominal area and suffer from indigestion problems. Later, it could also affect your blood pressure (BP) and cause high blood pressure and have severe effects on the pancreas (pancreatitis) causing vomiting," Dr Manoj Gupta, Liver Transplant & Surgical Gastroenterology at PSRI Hospital. "Fatty liver, liver cirrhosis that can present as jaundice, swelling on the feet, abdominal distension (ascites), gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding and blood in the stool. The long-term intake on a regular basis could also increase the risk of developing cancer," added Dr Manoj Gupta.
While the liver's job is to break down alcohol effectively, regular usage can overburden the process and damage the liver. When this situation occurs, a condition called fatty liver is seen. This can lead to inflammation and scarring, and eventually liver failure. The amount of alcohol that it takes to damage the liver varies from person to person, but even moderate drinking can increase the risk of liver disease. If you are concerned about your alcohol intake, talk to your doctor. They can help you determine if you are at risk for liver damage and recommend ways to reduce your risk.
Even moderate drinking can increase the risk of liver disease. Study shows that women may be at higher risk of liver diseases compared to men.
Drinking alcohol daily can not just cause problems in the body but is especially detrimental to the liver.
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