How Alcohol Damage Human Body? (Silent Killer)

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Alcohol damages all our body organs, such as the stomach, small intestine, liver, brain, heart, and kidneys, etc.

After consuming alcohol, approximately 20% of it is absorbed in our stomach. This stimulates the production of more gastric juices, which can then damage the stomach lining, leading to stomach ulcers. The other 80% of alcohol is absorbed from the small intestine into the bloodstream. In the small intestine, alcohol also causes slow food movement and bloating.

When alcohol enters the bloodstream, it dilates blood vessels, causing the heart to beat quickly and leading to a heart attack. Moreover, high blood pressure increases blood flow to the skin, causing excessive heat loss and dehydration.

In the brain, alcohol constricts brain tissue, increasing the chances of bleeding and blood clots, which can be life-threatening. Alcohol affects brain functions such as speech, balance, judgment, and memory by secreting dopamine and serotonin.

The liver is responsible for breaking down waste materials in our bodies. Alcohol breakdown in the liver produces carbon monoxide, damaging liver cells and depleting oxygen levels, leading to hypoxic hepatitis, a life-threatening condition. Alcohol also causes fat buildup in the liver, resulting in fatty liver disease, bleeding, swelling, and inflammation. This can lead to a slowing production of blood clotting factors, causing chronic liver inflammation.

The kidneys' function is to filter blood, and proper blood flow and hydration are crucial for their function. Alcohol abuse causes constant heat loss from the skin, leading to dehydration. Increased blood flow to the kidneys can damage kidney cells, leading to the accumulation of wastes in the blood and an imbalance of electrolytes like sodium and potassium, which can lead to kidney failure.

Alcohol inhibits the processes that produce protein in our muscles, resulting in muscle weakness and cramping. Additionally, alcohol interferes in the production of Vitamin D, which strengthens bones by aiding calcium absorption. Low calcium levels in the bones due to alcohol's interference result in bone thinning and an increased risk of fractures.

Treatment for alcoholics is available in recovery centers in every country, where they receive appropriate care. Medications like naltrexone, Acamprosate, and disulfiram can also help control the pleasant feelings associated with alcohol.

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