What are the harmful effects of alcohol on the body

The main hazards of alcohol consumption on the body are as follows: First, long-term alcohol consumption can lead to alcoholic liver damage, the formation of alcoholic hepatitis and even alcoholic fatty liver and cirrhosis of the liver. Second, long-term alcohol consumption can damage the central nervous system, with a state of excitement to inhibition. When patients who have been drinking alcohol for a long time suddenly quit drinking, they can experience withdrawal symptoms such as hallucinations and mental abnormalities. Third, long-term alcohol consumption can cause damage to the heart muscle, affecting the contractility of the heart muscle and even the formation of heart disease. Long-term alcohol consumption can affect blood lipid and blood sugar metabolism, form or aggravate fatty liver, and aggravate the development of atherosclerosis. Fifth, long-term alcohol consumption can damage germ cells and affect the development of offspring, especially for female patients. Sixth, drinking alcohol can also stimulate the gastrointestinal tract and even cause gastritis, gastroduodenal ulcer, gastrointestinal bleeding, etc. It can also cause pancreatitis attacks.