Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Are The Side Effects Of Drinking Alcohol?
My son has been a heavy drinker for approx 15 years (10-15 cans a night) He also had his spleen remove when he was 7 , he is 39 now. Of late he has not been feeling well and is overly tired all the time. I am very concerned what effects the alcohol has had on his body with no spleen
Fri, 23 Jan 2015
Hello,
Alcohol use can cause addiction. It will lead to physical and psychological ill-health. Physical include liver disease, hepatic encephalopathy, chronic gastrointestinal diseases, Malabsorption syndromes, electrolyte imbalance, fatty liver, and cirrhosis of liver etcetera.
Alcohol intoxication can cause irritability, violent behavior, feelings of depression, and, in rare instances, hallucinations and delusions. It would be better to avoid it for better health. Consult a psychiatrist for counseling and motivational interview for the cessation of alcohol.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vishal Garala
Alcohol use can cause addiction. It will lead to physical and psychological ill-health. Physical include liver disease, hepatic encephalopathy, chronic gastrointestinal diseases, Malabsorption syndromes, electrolyte imbalance, fatty liver, and cirrhosis of liver etcetera.
Alcohol intoxication can cause irritability, violent behavior, feelings of depression, and, in rare instances, hallucinations and delusions. It would be better to avoid it for better health. Consult a psychiatrist for counseling and motivational interview for the cessation of alcohol.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vishal Garala
I find this answer helpful
Note: In case of any other concern or query related to prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, or the recovery of persons with the any type of addiction or substance use, follow up with our Addiction Medicine Specialist. Click here to book a consultation now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Spleen
Loading Online Doctors....