when does alcohol consumption cause health problems?

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To what extent are studies that show health benefits due to low-moderate alcohol consumption supported?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

No: Alcohol is not safe in pregnancy and can lead to fetal alcohol syndrome. There is no known safe amount of alcohol in pregnancy. So once you know you are pregnant, you should stop all of it. This includes even the small amounts that are in some medicines.

Answer 3

No: While the small amounts of alcohol contained in medications are unlikely to cause major harm unless taken in large amounts, there is no reason to use these while pregnant. Virtually all liquid medicines have alcohol-free alternatives, as do mouthwashes etc. Talk to your pharmacist to recommend brands of cold medicines that are safer in pregnancy, and/or talk to your OB provider.

Answer 4

Zero fl oz: In the United States the recommendation is to avoid alcohol completely.

Answer 5

None: No level of alcohol exposure has been found safe for a fetus. Alcohol easily crosses the placenta into the developing fetus and is broken down into byproducts like formaldehyde, which is toxic to tissue. There is likely some periods ( before the brain is formed) where exposure has less effect on that organ.Yet the total effect adds up over time.

Answer 6

Yes: Usually the medications that contain alcohol are cough suppressants and such. When used as recommended and for short duration it is ok.

Answer 7

Probably not: Many things can be risk factors during pregnancy- not the least of which is alcohol. Pregnant women should refrain from any alcohol use. The minute amounts actually contained in medications probably would not be that significant so should pose reduced risk. But alcohol free medications would be preferred.

Answer 8

Part of the team: Brain tumors are either benign or malignant and are either primary or due to tumors elsewhere in the body. Any patient with brain tumor needs a team support. There may be a surgeon, cancer specialist, neurologist, radiation specialist, chemotherapy team, rehab therapists, psychological support, etc. You can help by being part of the team. Alcohol in small amounts should not harm but no smoking.

Answer 9

Variable but bad: Your questions are broad. There are benign brain tumors and malignant ones; the effects of alcohol or nicotine may depend on tumor type, and also on how much alcohol or how much nicotine. Likely drinking more than minimal alcohol isn't a good idea if you have a brain tumor, and smoking is never a good idea. Care for someone with a brain tumor also varies. Try support groups such as from abta.

Answer 10

Alcohol: Guide them to seek counseling, attend rehab program , & aa meetings. Also need to monitor by addiction specialist for withdrawal.

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