Drinking too much alcohol is very unhealthy and intoxicating for the human body.
In this article, i will explain 5 body organs that can be damaged by high intake of alcohol.
1. The Liver
When you drink too much alcohol, the liver tries to break down the alcohol before removing it from your body system. This breakdown and removal process creates substances that are more harmful than the alcohol itself, thereby damaging the liver cells and resulting to liver diseases. Too much alcohol intake cause several liver diseases such as; Inflammation of the liver (Hepatitis), scarring of the liver (Cirrhosis), fatty liver and liver failure.
2. The Brain
Too much alcohol in the body can shrink and damage the brain cells. When people drink alcohol, it interferes with the communication pathways in their brain, and that is the major reason why people loss control when they are drunk. Alcohol affects the brain thereby causing poor memory, change in temperament, and mental health problems.
3. The Stomach
Too much alcohol is very hazardous to your stomach. Alcohol can increase the amount of acid in your stomach, thereby causing irritation and Inflammation of the lining in the stomach. When the stomach lining is inflamed by alcohol, it can cause lack of appetite for food, stomach ulcer, and gastritis.
4. The Heart
The heart is another organ that can be damaged by too much alcohol. Alcohol affects the functions of the heart, and this can result to heart problems such as; high blood pressure, stretching of the heart muscles, and irregular heart beat.
5. The Pancreas
Excess intake of alcohol have detrimental effect on the pancreas. Alcohol makes the pancreas to produce toxic substances that can cause inflammation and swelling of the pancreas.
In conclusion, to avoid causing damage to most of these body organs, we should stop drinking too much alcohol.
