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  2. Alcoholic ketoacidosis - Wikipedia

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    However, a mixed acid-base disorder may be present especially if vomiting is contributing to a hypochloremic alkalosis. [2] The ketone which is present is mostly beta-hydroxybutyrate rather than acetoacetate resulting in only a weakly positive nitroprusside test. [2] People usually do not present with high blood sugar or sugar in the urine. [2]

  3. Alcohol-related brain damage - Wikipedia

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    Alcohol-related brain damage [1] [2] alters both the structure and function of the brain as a result of the direct neurotoxic effects of alcohol intoxication or acute alcohol withdrawal. Increased alcohol intake is associated with damage to brain regions including the frontal lobe , [ 3 ] limbic system , and cerebellum , [ 4 ] with widespread ...

  4. Moderate alcohol consumption (up to one drink per day for women and two drinks ... the worse the effects. "Alcohol has a half-life of four to five hours, so if you drink at happy hour at, say, 6 p ...

  5. Alcohol withdrawal syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Electrolyte problems and low blood sugar should also be treated. [2] Early treatment improves outcomes. [2] In the Western world about 15% of people have problems with alcoholism at some point in time. [3] Alcohol depresses the central nervous system, slowing cerebral messaging and altering the way signals are sent and received.

  6. Dry January: What is it and how beneficial can giving up ...

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    Abstaining from alcohol for a month is only one part of addressing negative effects from longer-term alcohol consumption. People who drink excessive amounts of alcohol are at higher risk of death ...

  7. 7 major questions about alcohol and cancer: What doctors ...

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    A report from the U.S. surgeon general suggested that labels on alcoholic drinks should warn about cancer risk. Doctors expressed their agreement. For people wondering about the long-term damage ...

  8. Alcohol intoxication - Wikipedia

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    Some effects of alcohol intoxication, such as euphoria and lowered social inhibition, are central to alcohol's desirability. [21] As drinking increases, people become sleepy or fall into a stupor. At very high blood alcohol concentrations, for example above 0.3%, the respiratory system becomes depressed and the person may stop breathing. [22]

  9. 7 blood pressure mistakes that could be throwing off your ...

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    Several key mistakes could throw off the accuracy of blood pressure readings for people who take them at home. The average "normal" blood pressure is 120/80, according to the American Heart ...