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What happens to your liver if you take too much lithium and alcohol?
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∙ 10y ago
Lithium is used to treat Bipolar disorder that can cause liver toxicity. Drinking alcohol will give more damage to the liver.
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∙ 15y ago
Wiki User
∙ 10y agolithium does not affect the liver, it affects the kidneys and thyroid.
alcohol does affect the liver.
both can kill on an overdose.
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What will to much alcohol do to your liver?
To much alcohol can cause liver failure.
As the body tissues consume alcohol what happens?
The body cells become dependent on the alcohol, which is why too much alcohol consumption is considered an addiction. Cirrosis, or liver scarring, can occur in the liver tissues. This can result in liver failure and death.
What alcohol wont mess up your liver as much?
Dont drink any alcohol, any alcohol can mess up a liver at some point.
How much alcohol consumed is metabolized by the liver?
its about 50 to 60 percent alcohol
How much alcohol will cause impact on your liver?
ALOT.
What organs of the body are most affected by too much alcohol?
liver. too much alcohol damages the liver. if too much damage is done. the whole body may start to detoriate.
Which organs produces enzymes that break down alcohol?
The liver is responsible for breaking down alcohol, but if one drinks too much alcohol the liver will be unable to cope, and over time you may suffer from a condition called cirrhosis of the liver, which may eventually force the sufferer to have a transplant.
How much sugar does the liver hold after drinking alcohol?
loads
Does alcohol only affect the body short term?
Yes and no. Alcohol can destroy the liver if too much alcohol is consumed. However, an individual does not consume alcohol for a long period of time, the liver can heal itself.
What happens when lithium is taken with alcohol?
Lithium is known to dehydrate your body, which is why doctors encourage drinking at least 8 glasses of water each day. Alcohol can dehydrate your body at higher rates. Lithium is basically a salt. It will not cause you much harm to have a few drinks one or two nights out of the month. However, excessive drinking can lead to serious problems with almost any organ in your body especially the liver. Please be extra careful and consult your doctor about drinking alcohol while taking lithium.
What are the effects of alcohol on livers?
In short, there are numerous liver diseases related to alcohol consumption: Accumulation of fluid in the abdomen; bleeding from veins in the esophagus; enlarged spleen; high blood pressure in the liver; changes in mental function, and/or coma; kidney failure; liver cancer; psoriasis alcohol hepatitis; and Alcoholic cirrhosis
What are symptoms of liver disease?
Alcoholic liver disease usually occurs after years of drinking too much. The longer the alcohol use has occurred, and the more alcohol that was consumed, the greater the likelihood of developing liver disease.
