Question 1

is weight loss a common sign in people with alcoholism?

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If you drink: A lot and forget to eat, or develop liver failure, or other chronic disorders secondary to alcoholism, they you may lose weight. There are better ways to lose weight. Lose the alcohol instead.

Question 2

is weight loss and lack of appetite related to alcoholism or is this something else?

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Maybe something else: Unexpected weight loss and lack of appetite can be due to a variety of serious diseases, such as problems digesting and absorbing food nutrients, infections like tuberculosis, cancers, autoimmune diseases, thyroid hormone disorders, etc... Sudden or unexpected weight loss, with a drop in appetite, should be evaluated by a doctor.

Question 3

can alcoholism cause loss of bowel control?

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It depends...: Alcohol is a neurotoxin (poison for the nerves).
After chronic use it can affect the small nerves first causing neuropathy in the hands and feet and eventually in other organs.  Someone who 
is a heavy drinker who stops suddenly without being detoxed by a medical professional can  have seizures during which there may be incontinence of urine and stool.  It would be best that you consult an M.D.

Question 4

i would like some powerful advice.. alcoholism, weight gain, stomach issues?

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Not sure what you: Mean by 'powerful' advice.  If you have alcoholism, it is common to gain weight - alcohol has 8 calories per gram (about 120 per drink) and if you are drinking enough, you can take in 1000's of extra calories. It also inflames the stomach, liver and pancreas.  You need to stop, and most people need help stopping. Talk to your doctor about a referral to a treatment program and get help now.

Question 5

what solves alcoholism in older men?

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Recovery: Typically, alcoholism doesn't get cured.  It is an ongoing disorder that requires ongoing work to treat it.  Recovery can occur, but it does involve connections to other people and persistent work.  Find a good alcohol treatment facility and commit to the recovery process.  You an also seek out alcoholics anonymous or rational recovery groups as well.

Question 6

help please! is alcoholism a disease?

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Yes: The diagnostic and statistical manual for mental disorders fourth addition text revision or dsm-iv tr codes both alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence as mental diseases.  Twelve step programs such as alcoholics anonymous also embrace the disease model.  There are many effective programs and therapies to help people recover from alcoholism.

Question 7

what can be initial signs of alcoholism?

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Functioning: Impairment in functioning is the real key to a problem, as well as problems with one's family and relationships, problems on the job or with someone's work, marital problems, isolating and drinking alone, anger outbursts, alcohol withdrawal like shakes and tremors, drinking in the morning, history of duis, history of blackouts, problems with the law, spending too much on alcohol & health problems.

Question 8

what are some of the tests for alcoholism?

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The tests for Alcoholism include::   Complete blood count, Basic metabolic panel, Liver function test, Toxicology screen, CT of head, Carbohydrate deficient transferrin, Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol, GGT, Drug and alcohol screen.

Question 9

what are the signs when you get alcoholism?

Accepted Answer

Functioning: Impairment in functioning is the real key to a problem, as well as problems with one's family and relationships, problems on the job or with someone's work, marital problems, isolating and drinking alone, anger outbursts, alcohol withdrawal like shakes and tremors, drinking in the morning, history of duis, history of blackouts, problems with the law, spending too much on alcohol & health problems.

Question 10

what happens if alcoholism starts at a young age?

Accepted Answer

It is more severe: And often is genetic.  Men, in particular, who start drinking early in life typically have underlying psychiatric issues, strong family histories of alcoholism, and may also have antisocial tendencies with early criminal behaviors (delinquency etc.). Cloninger called these people type 1 alcoholics, and babour called it type a. They are also more likely to be polysubstance abusers than late onset.

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