Question 1

why does clotting and excessive bruising occur in hepatocytes (liver cells) during alcohol abuse?

Accepted Answer

Metabolic toxin: Alcohol produces a number of metabolic effects that damage liver cells, cause fat accummulation in liver, liver cell necrosis/death, cirrhosis and liver cancer. Clotting and bruising are not medical terms with reference to hepatocytes.

Question 2

can you tell me if throughout alcohol abuse, why does clotting and excessive bruising occur when alcohol damages hepatocytes (liver cells)?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol: affects multiple organ systems, not just the liver.  To your question, though, fibrinogen and other clotting factors are produced in the liver.  Alcohol interferes with their production and activity in various ways, to the effect that alchol has both a procoagulant(which would increase clotting) and anticoagulant(the opposite) effects.  Whichever pathway dominates will determine the net effect.

Question 3

can you die from alcohol abuse?

Accepted Answer

Yes, indeed!: Alcohol abuse can slowly affect one's liver. End result is death from liver failure due to cirrosis.

Question 4

does alcohol abuse change your peronality

Accepted Answer

IT CAN: Certainly while intoxicated you lose inhibitions and can have a "personality change". Also long term effects of alcohol on mood and physical condition. If you question your alcohol use, then you clearly have an alcohol problem get help there is so much that you can do like aa, medications, detox, therapy, and treatment for depression or anxiety that may underlie the abuse.

Question 5

what are the risk factors for alcohol abuse?

Accepted Answer

Risks include:: Male gender, family history of alcohol use disorder especially in a parent, personal history of mental illness especially if untreated; personal history of stressors such as loss of employment, etc. 
If you are concerned about your alcohol use, please seek help with a mental health professional for an evaluation.

Question 6

what are the complications of alcohol abuse?

Accepted Answer

Effects of Alcohol: Is is a central nervous system depressant (slows it down) that can alter peoples’ thoughts, feelings, sensations, perceptions and even their reactions and movements.  In large and frequent and repetitive amounts, alcohol can adversely affect a wide array of bodily functions. See: http://www.healthline.com/health/alcohol/effects-on-body

Question 7

how much should i worry about alcohol abuse?

Accepted Answer

Don't worry; act!: Alcohol abuse is a disease that deserves serious concern.  It can threaten health, and in the worst cases destroy the liver and lead to death.  It is also a major cause of marital stress, divorce, job loss, and even homelessness.  If you or someone you love abuses alcohol, act now.  Seek help from your physician and from other sources such as alcoholics anonymous.  Don't delay!

Question 8

what are the signs of alcohol abuse in a teen?

Accepted Answer

Underage drinking: Technically, ingestion of any illegal substance constitutes abuse.  Teens may not legally drink alcohol.  Therefore a teen who is drinking alcohol is suffering from alcohol abuse.

Question 9

how to know if you are prone to alcohol abuse?

Accepted Answer

Interferes with life: If you are prone to alcohol abuse you will use alcohol despite knowing that there are negative consequences, if you want to drink less but feel that you can't, if you feel guilty for drinking too much, if you drink in the morning to treat hangover symptoms, if you spend more time and money obtaining and using alcohol than doing necessary daily tasks, and if alcohol interferes with work or family.

Question 10

can i tell me how i can stop drug/alcohol abuse?

Accepted Answer

Treatment/Support: Find someone who specializes in addictions, to help you design a plan to deal with urges, stress, find out triggers, and the big "why?" question. Additionally, stopping addiction might bring you a sense of loss -- with all the emotions  a sense of loss carries and it needs to be worked through.  It's a lot of work, but doable. Good luck!

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