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Asked for male, 40 years old from Bharuch
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Your father has a good situation that he needs help and he also wants help. This is the best situation to give it up. Now it is difficult to do because he has become addicted to alcohol and has a lot to do. Under such circumstances it is best that you admit him into a de-addiction center and let him stay there for at least 6 months and after that attend counseling with a professional. There are medicines that help with the drinking just to ease the initial craving and to act as an antabuse i.e. ...more
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Only strong will power, determination, attending AA meetings and diverting mind when tempted will help you stop alcohol
Alcohol causes 7 types of cancer, including breast, mouth and bowel cancers. When you drink alcohol, cancer-causing chemicals are formed. Alcohol also affects hormone levels and makes cells even more likely to be damaged by smoking. The less alcohol you drink, the lower the risk of cancer. No type of alcohol is better or worse than another, it is the alcohol itself that le...more
Alcohol causes 7 types of cancer, including breast, mouth and bowel cancers. When you drink alcohol, cancer-causing chemicals are formed. Alcohol also affects hormone levels and makes cells even more likely to be damaged by smoking. The less alcohol you drink, the lower the risk of cancer. No type of alcohol is better or worse than another, it is the alcohol itself that le...more
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Asked for male, 45 years old from Anand
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Dear lybrate-user. There is no safe limit for alcohol. Alcohol is poison. Liver disintegrate alcohol and in the process damages itself. Even a drop of alcohol damage liver irreversible. Quit alcohol. Take care.
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Asked for male, 2 years old from Bilaspur
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Dear lybrate-user. Please understand, alcohol is poison. Even a single drop damages liver. Therefore there is no safe limit for consumption of alcohol. Quit alcohol. Take care.
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Asked for male, 27 years old from Alappuzha
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Dear lybrate-user. Alcohol is poison. Alcohol damages your liver even if you take a single drop per day. Please quit alcohol. Take care.
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Asked for male, 23 years old from Ambala
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Dear lybrate-user. Alcohol is poison and it is absorbed by liver. Then liver dismantles the alcohol and poisons itself. There is no safe limit. Every drop of alcohol is bad for liver. Please restrain from alcohol drinking. Take care.
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Erectile dysfunction (ED) is commonly called impotence. It’s a condition in which a man can’t achieve or maintain an erection during sexual performance. Symptoms may also include reduced sexual desire or libido
Exercise regularly. Really. Make it a priority to get outside or go to the gym and walk, run, swim, bike, or do strength training at least 4 times a week. According to a study conducted by Harvard, walking 30 minutes a day caused a 41% drop in risk for ED. Getting regular exercis...more
Exercise regularly. Really. Make it a priority to get outside or go to the gym and walk, run, swim, bike, or do strength training at least 4 times a week. According to a study conducted by Harvard, walking 30 minutes a day caused a 41% drop in risk for ED. Getting regular exercis...more
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Asked for male, 43 years old from Bathinda
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These are two different things. Alcohol is a personal choice (a stimulant which can be addictive also ). Regarding sleep apnea talk to the doctor for a thorough medical examination. Physical examination and some basic tests will help to assess your condition, and let the doctor advise accordingly. You can update the reports and other details including the doctor's opinion for clarification. You can also take the help of Homeopathy which can address the problems in a holistic manner. You can cont...more
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If a patient takes the medicine and he behaves restless what should we do. The patient is alcoholic.
Excessive alcohol use has long been recognized as a cause of memory loss or weak memory.
A number of prescription and over-the-counter medications can interfere with or cause loss of memory. Possible culprits include: antidepressants, antihistamines, anti-anxiety medications, muscle relaxants, tranquilizers, sleeping pills, and pain medications given after surgery.
It depends on individual that how their body reacts to alcohol and also their medical history is responsible to absorb its b...more
A number of prescription and over-the-counter medications can interfere with or cause loss of memory. Possible culprits include: antidepressants, antihistamines, anti-anxiety medications, muscle relaxants, tranquilizers, sleeping pills, and pain medications given after surgery.
It depends on individual that how their body reacts to alcohol and also their medical history is responsible to absorb its b...more
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Asked for male, 20 years old from Mumbai
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Dear lybrate-user. Alcohol is poison. Your liver disintegrates alcohol, absorbs the poison part and releases good ingredients to the blood. That means, to save body, liver sacrifices itself. Even a drop of alcohol is not good for liver. Quit alcohol. Take care.
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