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Heavy abusive drinking typically doesn't lead to liver damage unless it continues for decades. However, heavy drinking also carries safety risks from falls, auto crashes, etc. Only moderate drinking confers health and longevity benefits.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe liver was meant to purify blood of toxins, so yes, heavy drinking can damage the liver irreparably.
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How many years of drinking will it take to cause liver damage?
It takes years (typically decades) of heavy abusive drinking to cause any damage to the liver.
Are you at risk for cirrhosis of the liver you drink 12 bottles of wine a month how much liver damage are you doing?
No. At that rate you are doing no harm to your liver.
Alcohol dameges to the liver?
It takes many years of heavy drinking to be a cause of liver damage. On the other hand, drinking in moderation benefits the liver.
Can you drink alcohol when taking flucillin 500mg tablets?
No. This antibiotic has a small risk of liver damage occuring. It's best not to drink alcohol, which stresses the liver, whilst on this antibiotic.
Do rum destroy your liver?
Yes, and that is a good question. Rum does not damage your liver and is very good for you so be sure to drink it every day.
How does heavy drinking damage the liver?
you get alchohol poisonig because your lvier cannot proccess all the alchahol that you take in.
Health Risks of Chronic Heavy Drinking?
If you have a little too much alcohol once in a while, it probably won’t do lasting damage if you’re otherwise healthy. But it’s a different story if you regularly drink heavily. For most men, that’s defined as more than 4 drinks a day, or 14 or 15 in a week. For women, heavy drinking is more than 3 drinks in a day, or 7 or 8 per week. Too much alcohol can harm you physically and mentally in lots of ways. Liver Damage Alcohol is a toxin, and it’s your liver’s job to flush it out of your body. But your liver may not be able to keep up if you drink too much too fast. Alcohol can kill liver cells, and lead to scarring called cirrhosis. Long-term heavy use of alcohol also may give you alcoholic fatty liver disease, a sign that your liver doesn’t work as well as it should. Read More
WDhat happens to someone who is a heavy drinker an smoker?
Alcohol poisoning, liver damage. Bad stuff.
Are the effects of alcohol temporary?
Being drunk, mal-coordinated, etc yes. Liver damage, brain damage, beer belly, no. Drink socially, not for the sake of it.
Can hepatitis cause liver damage if not treated?
Yes. Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver and causes liver cell damage and destruction. If left untreated hepatitis will continue to damage the liver and can result in liver cancer, liver failure, and permanent liver damage called cirrhosis.
Should liver biopsy be done if liver damage is suspected?
Yes it should be done at once, as it could be damaged may ways ad you do not have to drink for that, jaundice can cause it as well.
What are the appropriate herbs for liver damage?
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