We often say that drinking alcohol hurts the body, so what exactly does it hurt?Li Mingsong, chief physician of the Department of Gastroenterology of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, gave a detailed answer to this.
He made it clear that heavy alcohol consumption can cause damage to our digestive tract in the first place. This includes the esophagus, stomach, and intestines. The higher the alcohol concentration, the more severe the damage to the mucosa of the digestive tract, which may cause erosion, ulceration, inflammation, or severe bleeding.
In addition, for those who already have underlying medical conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, coronary heart disease, etc., drinking alcohol may induce or aggravate these diseases.
This includes acute onset of diabetes, cerebral infarction, myocardial infarction, cerebral blood vessel rupture and hemorrhage, etc., thus increasing the risk of life accidents. The causes and risk factors of these diseases should be taken seriously.
A study published in the journal World Liver Disease showed that abstinence from alcohol had a significant effect on men's health, including male participants with different levels of alcohol consumption, classified as light, moderate and heavy drinkers based on their alcohol consumption.
Light drinkers are defined as those who consume 1. per week5 bottles of wine, 3 bottles of wine per week for moderate drinkers and 4 bottles of wine or more per week for heavy drinkers.
The researchers found that light drinkers experienced significant improvements in physical health after one month of abstinence. Decreased levels of liver markers such as serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and -glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) show signs of recovery of liver function. In addition, their body weight and body fat content decreased, and their cardiovascular health gradually improved.
In contrast, moderate drinkers experienced an increase in cardiorespiratory fitness after one month of abstinence. Their lung capacity and physical endurance have improved significantly, and their overall health has improved.
Heavy drinkers after one month of abstinence from alcohol, the liver aspartate aminotransferase (AST) index recovered significantly, some of the damaged liver function was repaired to a certain extent, and blood indicators were also improved.
The results of this study suggest that stopping alcohol for one month can reduce the damage of alcohol to the liver and help restore liver function. For people with liver fibrosis or cirrhosis, stopping alcohol and being active** is essential to restore liver function.
Liver pain
Alcohol has great damage to the liver, and long-term drinking may lead to fatty liver, cirrhosis and other diseases. When the liver is damaged, symptoms such as liver pain, swelling, and discomfort may occur. Therefore, if you often experience pain in the liver area, you should stop drinking alcohol immediately and seek medical help.
Pain in the stomach
Alcohol has a great irritating effect on the gastric mucosa, and long-term drinking may lead to gastritis, gastric ulcers and other diseases. When the gastric mucosa is damaged, symptoms such as stomach pain, bloating, and acid reflux may occur. Therefore, if you experience frequent stomach pain, you should stop drinking alcohol immediately and receive gastric mucosal protection**.
Heart pain
Alcohol increases the burden on the heart, and long-term drinking may lead to myocardial damage, arrhythmias, and other diseases. When the heart is damaged, symptoms such as angina, palpitation, and chest tightness may occur. Therefore, if you experience frequent heart pain, you should stop drinking alcohol immediately and get a heart check-up.
Muscle and joint pain
Alcohol affects the body's immune system and metabolic function, and long-term alcohol consumption may lead to muscular and joint diseases. When muscles and joints are damaged, symptoms such as muscle pain, joint swelling, stiffness, etc., may occur. Therefore, if you often experience muscle and joint pain, you should immediately quit drinking alcohol and accept the corresponding **.
In conclusion, if you often feel pain in the above four areas, you should stop drinking alcohol immediately and seek medical help. At the same time, attention should also be paid to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, such as eating a reasonable diet, exercising properly and maintaining good sleep Xi.
1.Recognize the dangers of alcoholism
First of all, it is necessary to clearly recognize the harm of alcoholism to individuals and society. Alcohol abuse can lead to physical health problems, family breakdown, career failure, and more. By understanding these harms, you can be more determined to quit drinking and avoid falling into the trap of alcoholism again.
2.Set clear goals for abstinence
Before you start quitting alcohol, it's important to have a clear goal to quit drinking. This goal should be feasible and measurable, such as reducing the amount of alcohol consumed per day, gradually reducing the number of times you drink alcohol, etc. By setting goals, you can take more control of your quitting process and work your way up to your ultimate goal.
3.Alternative and alternative methods of abstinence
The substitution method is an effective method of abstinence from alcohol that helps people gradually quit drinking by gradually reducing their dependence on alcohol and introducing other substances to replace it. This method needs to be done under the guidance of a doctor to ensure safety and effectiveness.
4.Support systems and community engagement
Building a support system and getting involved in community activities is very important in the alcohol withdrawal process. Sharing your feelings and experiences with family, friends, or alcohol support groups can provide emotional support and encouragement. At the same time, getting involved in community activities can provide you with new hobbies and social circles, which can reduce your dependence on alcohol.
In conclusion, scientific abstinence requires recognizing the dangers of alcoholism, setting clear goals for abstinence, adopting alternative methods, establishing support systems, and participating in community activities. Only through the scientific method and firm determination can we successfully break the Xi of alcoholism.