Question 1

what kind of doctor sees somebody for alcohol abuse?

Accepted Answer

Multiple: For treatment, psychiatrists and addiction specialists are important, while the pcp can also be a great asset. However, alcoholics have many medical problems including trauma, liver, GI and pancreas probs, neuro probs, hematologic dz. These need imaging, procedures and treatment from physicians from er to neurosurg to radiology...And frequently anesthesia. Medical costs of alcoholism very high.

Question 2

do doctors see a lot of patients with alcohol abuse?

Accepted Answer

Yes: We don't always recognize the problem however, .

Question 3

should a patient w/chf, kidney failure, and lung failure w/30 yr. alcohol abuse history be told by their doctor that continuing alcohol will kill them?

Accepted Answer

That is not all: All of these have risk of death. Alcohol is part of the risk  but we  need to know  about the patient, the compliance to all of  their  healthcare issues and he extent of each disease

Question 4

can you die from alcohol abuse?

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

Question 5

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 6

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 7

why does alcohol abuse make the skin pale?

Accepted Answer

Several reasons:: It causes blood loss in the stomach, it suppresses appetite for real food (vitamin deficiencies are very common in alcoholics), and it causes unhealthy fat gain.

Question 8

what  are the liver diseases related to alcohol abuse?

Accepted Answer

Various: Alcohol-associated liver diseases include alcoholic hepatitis (inflammation), fatty liver, and cirrhosis.  Cirrhosis is extensive irreversible liver damage/scarring.  Complications of cirrhosis include liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma), jaundice, large amount of fluid retention and swelling, and death.  Any form of alcohol-related liver disease is an indication to stop drinking alcohol.

Question 9

how specific is raised ggt as a marker of alcohol abuse?

Accepted Answer

Not: Liver disease or damage will elevate ggt--but it is elevated in 75% of pts with chronic alcoholism and can b used to follow drinkers.

Question 10

can alcohol abuse harm other organs than just your liver?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a lot!: Alcohol, when used excessively, can cause damage to the brain, heart, nerves, blood, bone marrow, hormones and many other things!  It also is known to be a risk factor for cancer of many other organs.

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