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  2. Alcohol flush reaction - Wikipedia

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    The most obvious symptom of alcohol flush reaction is flushing on a person's face and body after drinking alcohol. [4] Other effects include "nausea, headache and general physical discomfort". [ 9 ] People affected by this condition show greater reduction in psychomotor functions on alcohol consumption than those without.

  3. Alcohol withdrawal syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) is a set of symptoms that can occur following a reduction in alcohol use after a period of excessive use. [1] Symptoms typically include anxiety , shakiness , sweating, vomiting, fast heart rate , and a mild fever. [ 1 ]

  4. Alcohol intolerance - Wikipedia

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    Lower methylation at these sites reduces ALDH2 production, intensifying alcohol intolerance symptoms like facial flushing, headaches, and rapid heartbeat. [23] Chronic alcohol exposure can itself cause epigenetic modifications, altering the expression of genes involved in alcohol metabolism, including ALDH2.

  5. Delirium tremens - Wikipedia

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    Delirium tremens is a component of alcohol withdrawal hypothesized to be the result of compensatory changes in response to chronic heavy alcohol use. Alcohol positively allosterically modulates the binding of GABA , enhancing its effect and resulting in inhibition of neurons projecting into the nucleus accumbens , as well as inhibiting NMDA ...

  6. Alcohol deaths have more than doubled in recent years ...

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    The main causes of alcohol-related death were cardiovascular disease — primarily due to heart attacks and strokes — as well as certain "common and serious cancers" as well as cirrhosis of the ...

  7. Alcoholic cardiomyopathy - Wikipedia

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    Alcoholic cardiomyopathy (ACM) is a disease in which the long-term consumption of alcohol leads to heart failure. [1] ACM is a type of dilated cardiomyopathy. The heart is unable to pump blood efficiently, leading to heart failure. It can affect other parts of the body if the heart failure is severe.

  8. A new study says drinking alcohol raises heart disease risk ...

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    Men who had high alcohol intake (defined as 15 or more drinks per week) were 33% more likely to develop heart disease compared with men who had moderate intake, or three to 14 drinks a week.

  9. 8 Common Cardiovascular Diseases for Men & How to Prevent Them

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    A heart attack requires immediate treatment to improve blood flow to your heart, relieve your symptoms, and prevent another heart attack. Some treatment options include: Some treatment options ...