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… Blood Alcohol Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How … It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A blood alcohol test measures the amount of alcohol (ethanol) in …
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… Alcohol use Last updated August 19, 2024 Overview Alcohol … affects the body The alcohol you drink moves into the bloodstream from the stomach and small intestine. The amount of alcohol in the blood is called Blood Alcohol Content (BAC). The higher your …
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… Diabetes and Alcohol On this page: Overview Overview People who have … know how drinking alcohol can affect you? Do you have high blood pressure, nerve damage, or eye problems from your … medicine for diabetes, drinking alcohol may cause low blood sugar. This could cause dangerous low blood sugar …
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… Alcohol and aging Last updated July 10, 2024 Research shows … can also make some health problems worse, for example: High blood pressure Memory loss Mood disorders, like depression … heavily all your life, you are at risk for increased blood pressure, damage to the lining of your stomach, …
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… Alcohol Withdrawal On this page: What is alcohol withdrawal? If you drink alcohol regularly and then cut down on how much you drink or …
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… Sugar Alcohols On this page: Overview Overview Sugar alcohols are … to glucose more slowly and don't cause sudden increases in blood sugar. But if you eat too much of them, they can cause … sugar alcohol. Sugar alcohols don't cause sudden spikes in blood sugar. But they do have some effect on it. …
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… Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy On this page: Overview Overview Alcoholic cardiomyopathy is caused by long-term heavy … . The heart muscle is weakened and cannot pump blood efficiently. If your heart gets weaker, you may … . The heart muscle is weakened and cannot pump blood efficiently. If your heart gets weaker, you may …
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… Alcohol and Your Health On this page: … pancreas, nervous system, heart, and brain. Cause high blood pressure, depression, stomach problems, or sexual … developing baby (fetus). Alcohol can pass into the baby's blood. It can damage and affect the growth of the baby's …
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… Alcohol Effects on a Fetus On this page: … developing baby (fetus). Alcohol can pass from the mother's blood into the baby's blood. It can damage and affect the growth of the baby's …
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… Alcohol and young people Last updated July 1, 2024 Any amount of alcohol use comes with risks. The risks are even higher for … cancers Increased risk of stroke and heart disease High blood pressure Reduced resistance to infection and …
