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can drinking alcohol cause you to age faster?

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Excessive alcohol: Use can cause an aging effect.

Question 2

what can cause me to feel guilty about drinking alcohol?

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When you're aware: That you're drinking compulsively, you might feel guilty for drinking alcohol.  This awareness might come to you after an episode where you black out or forget what you did when drinking, or someone confronts you with your behavior the next day. Or, someone in your life is telling you that you're drinking too much, and you "try" to cut back but can't.  If desired, you can get help through aa.

Question 3

what causes right side pain after drinking alcohol?

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Gastric irritation: Gastritis can be aggrevated by alcohol.

Question 4

what could cause a hangover feeling without drinking alcohol?

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Possible migraine: or sinus issues.  Please see your doc for proper diagnosis.  Peace and good health.

Question 5

will drinking alcohol cause cirrhosis?

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Yes: It use to be leading cause but hepatitis C is currently is the leading cause of cirrhosis in the us.

Question 6

could drinking alcohol cause tonsillitis?

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Yes: Alcohol concentration could irritate tissue directly, alcohol could depressed you immune system enhancing infection.

Question 7

can drinking alcohol cause a heavier period?

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Thinning blood: Alcohol can thin the blood and could theoretically cause a heavier period and increased blood loss.

Question 8

can drinking alcohol cause excessive tiredness?

Accepted Answer

Of course: Alcohol is a toxin, and, particularly in excess over a prolonged period of time, can cause damage to multiple organs and processes. If this describes you, discuss it with your doctor at your next visit.

Question 9

could drinking alcohol cause an electrolyte imbalance?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you are a heavy drinker, you could see low magnesium and low sodium levels among other things.

Question 10

does drinking alcohol cause your face to look swollen?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Chronic alcoholism can cause parotid gland enlargement and this can give a swollen look for the face.

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