5 EFFECTS OF EXCESSIVE ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION.

While alcohol may be very necessary for the normal functioning of the body, some people tend to abuse it. The effects of excessive intake of alcohol is very bad. The following are five effects of excessive alcohol intake.

#Anaemia, this is when the number of red blood cells becomes abnormally low due to the excessive alcohol intake and leads to a host of symptoms which includes fatigue and shortness of breath.

#Cardiovascular disease, excessive alcohol intake leads to many cardiovascular abnormalities like cardiomyopathy and atrial fibrillations.

#Dementia, excessive intake of alcohol
can also lead to subtle but potentially debilitating deficits in the ability to plan, make judgments, solve problems, and perform other aspects of which are "the higher-order abilities that allow us to maximize our function.#(forgetfulness)

#Seizures, Heavy drinking can cause epilepsy and can trigger seizures even in people who don't have epilepsy.

#Cancer, Habitual drinking increases the risk of cancer, cancer sites linked to alcohol use include the mouth, pharynx (throat), larynx (voice box), esophagus, liver, breast, and colorectal region.