Question 1

i found a swollen lymph node under my armpit, it's not painful unless i drink alcohol. my skin is itchier, i'm so tired all the time. i have a weird?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: You need to be seen by your pcp for exam and evaluation of ?lymph node, ?dry itchy skin and fatigue. Be honest about all meds you take (prescribed/OTC, including any birth control), alcohol/drug/tobacco use and sexual activity. Hope this helps.

Question 2

can excessive alcohol drinking cause fainting?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Excessive alcohol can cause a myriad of symptoms, and unsteadiness and loss of consciousness is not uncommon.

Question 3

does alcohol drinking cause an enlarged liver?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol: Hepatitis and later on cirrhosis of liver.

Question 4

can excessive alcohol drinking cause erection problems?

Accepted Answer

Yes!!: Oh yes, on many levels.  I've never met an alcoholic with a good sex life.  Ever.

Question 5

does frequent alcohol drinking cause blood in stools ?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol and blood: Alcohol is actually classified as a poison .It is a toxic substance so therefore large quantities of it can be very much a gastric irritant. That is it can cause bleeding.

Otherwise there are many causes for blood in one's stool.
Ones should never presume it's one thing or another.

Question 6

what causes easy skin bruising: can alcohol drinking increase skin bruising?

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Yes: If your liver is starting to fail, you will stop making clotting factors and start to have easy bruising.

Question 7

can a person reverse serious dehydration in muscles and body that long term alcohol use causes, if you stop drinking? are some of the effects of alcohol reversible if a person stops drinking?

Accepted Answer

: Regardless of the cause, dehydration can be corrected by increased intake. Some effects of alcohol can be reversed but some do not. Give example: alcoholic cirrhosis is irreversible but alcoholic hepatitis can improve with abstinence. The most important principle you should remember is never too late to stop a bad habit.

Question 8

sir
this question  fro my friend  sheena
her husbend  can't share with sex with out alcohol drinking   what is the reason ?

Accepted Answer

Control Alcohol: I would be concerned about your friends husbands alcohol use.  Perhaps he is drinking too much.  I would advise you tell your friend that she and her husband should have a frank discussion about his alcohol use.  There should many counselors available in your area to help with alcohol abuse.

Question 9

does excessive alcohol drinking cause chemical castration. i read research where it was proved that pituitary gland and blood had indication of female level lowest t- levels and no t-production in highly alcoholic men. your thoughts on it pls? thanks?

Accepted Answer

: Either what you read or what you interpreted is totally wrong. Liver damage can cause hormonal problems too but it takes many years of alcohol abuse to do that. Pl do not believe everything medical on the internet as there is a lot of misinfo. there Pl ask your doc about any/all med conditions. Good luck

Question 10

if alcohol drinking leads to oral cancer, then does this mean that using mouth wash also may cause cancer?

Accepted Answer

Unsure: While alcohol consumption is a significant risk factor (especially when mixed with tobacco smoke) for head and neck cancer, the debate about the effect of oral mouthwash continues.  There is some belief that regular exposure may increase the risk of having abnormalities along the lining of the mouth.

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I found a swollen lymph node under my armpit, it's not painful unless i drink alcohol. my skin is itchier, i'm so tired all the time. i have a weird?

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Can excessive alcohol drinking cause fainting?

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Does alcohol drinking cause an enlarged liver?

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Can excessive alcohol drinking cause erection problems?

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Does frequent alcohol drinking cause blood in stools ?

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What causes easy skin bruising: can alcohol drinking increase skin bruising?

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Can a person reverse serious dehydration in muscles and body that long term alcohol use causes, if you stop drinking? are some of the effects of alcohol reversible if a person stops drinking?

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Sir this question fro my friend sheena her husbend can't share with sex with out alcohol drinking what is the reason ?

A member asked:

Does excessive alcohol drinking cause chemical castration. i read research where it was proved that pituitary gland and blood had indication of female level lowest t- levels and no t-production in highly alcoholic men. your thoughts on it pls? thanks?

A member asked:

If alcohol drinking leads to oral cancer, then does this mean that using mouth wash also may cause cancer?

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