Coagulation disorder In the context of a liver insufficiency, for example due to liver cirrhosis, an acquired coagulation disorder occurs. This tendency to bleed is called a hemorrhagic diathesis. This is related to the fact that important coagulation factors are formed in the liver. If the liver is not able to synthesize enough, a deficiency … Coagulation disorder | Liver insufficiency – causes and therapy
Introduction Vomiting after the consumption of large quantities of alcohol is to be understood as a defence function of the body in the context of alcohol poisoning, or more precisely, vomiting represents a protective reflex against the body poison ethanol. In most cases, this phenomenon occurs from a blood alcohol level of 2 – 2.5 … Vomiting due to alcohol
Accompanying symptoms If vomiting occurs after the consumption of alcohol, a moderate alcohol poisoning is to be assumed, which is usually accompanied by a number of other symptoms. In addition to behavioural disorders such as disinhibition or aggressiveness, cognitive disorders such as speech disorders or impaired judgment also occur. Those affected are usually unable to … Accompanying symptoms | Vomiting due to alcohol
Blood Vomiting Blood admixtures in vomit are not normal even after excessive alcohol consumption and should be further clarified. Years of excessive alcohol consumption may result in the formation of vascular bulges in the esophagus in the form of so-called esophageal varices (also known as varicose veins in the esophagus). These can rupture during vomiting … Blood Vomiting | Vomiting due to alcohol
Synonyms Alcohol addiction, alcohol disease, alcohol addiction, drunkenness, ethylism, dipsomania, potomania, Introduction The pathological, uncontrolled consumption of alcoholic beverages is known in medical terminology as alcoholism. Within Germany, alcoholism is a widespread phenomenon. In the meantime, the pathological consumption of alcoholic beverages is even recognised as an independent illness. For this reason, both statutory and … Alcohol addiction diagnosis and treatment
Risks Excessive consumption of alcohol and especially manifested alcoholism can have a significant negative impact on the body of the person concerned. Typical risks associated with alcoholism range from withdrawal syndromes and significant changes in character to sustained damage to certain organ systems. Especially the so-called alcohol-toxic changes of character are described by many relatives … Risks | Alcohol addiction diagnosis and treatment
Treatment The treatment of people suffering from alcoholism can and should take place on several levels. Possible therapy methods can be found in the areas of psychotherapy and drug treatment. Furthermore, participation in a self-help group for people suffering from alcoholism can be helpful, especially in the initial stages. The first step in successful alcoholism … Treatment | Alcohol addiction diagnosis and treatment
Introduction The substance ethanol contained in alcoholic beverages is a so-called hydrocarbon in purely chemical terms. Ethanol is produced during the fermentation of liquids containing carbohydrates (e.g. sugar solutions) and for this reason has a fairly high proportion of calories. In the case of alcoholic beverages, a distinction is made between those products that have … Energy value of alcohol (calories)
Effect on the kidneys Alcohol affects the hormone balance in the kidneys. Alcohol consumption inhibits the production of the antidiuretic hormone (ADH, formerly vasopressin). The hormone is produced in the hypothalamus and fulfils regulatory tasks in the water balance. ADH has an antidiuretic effect. This means that it causes water to be reabsorbed in the … Effect on the kidneys | Effect of alcohol – influence on the various organs
Effect on the oral mucosa Some of the alcohol that you ingest goes directly from the oral mucosa into the bloodstream. If alcohol is consumed in larger quantities more frequently, the oral mucosa can increasingly dry out. This makes the oral mucosa vulnerable to long-term attack by germs such as viruses, bacteria and fungi. Alcohol … Effect on the oral mucosa | Effect of alcohol – influence on the various organs
Introduction – How does alcohol affect people As soon as we drink alcohol, it enters our bloodstream. A small amount of alcohol is already absorbed through the mucous membrane of the mouth and the mucous membrane of the esophagus and from there it is transported into the bloodstream. The rest of the alcohol is released … Effect of alcohol – influence on the various organs
Effect on the heart The effects of alcohol consumption on the cardiovascular system have been discussed for decades. Many scientists are of the opinion that a moderate consumption of alcohol, of a maximum of one glass of red wine a day, can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. If more is drunk, however, the risk … Effect on the heart | Effect of alcohol – influence on the various organs
