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What are the effects of drinking alcohol on the body?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Alcohol: Effects depend on the amount consumed. Small to moderate consumption causes reduced risks of blood clots , stone formation , diabetes & rheumatoid arthritis. Large consumption causes impaired memory & vision, anemia, cardiomyopathy, hepatitis, cancer mouth/esophagus, gastritis, pancreatitis, diabetes type 2, depression, anxiety, psychosis, insomnia, panic, cravings.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

5.5k views

Thank

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A member asked:

What are the effects of drinking alcohol on the body?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Alan Ali answered

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Dr. Alan Ali answered

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

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