Alcohol consumption linked to cancer

There is so many evidence suggesting that alcohol is carcinogenic, but we don’t often think of it as destructive or dangerous as other substances like tobacco.

Apart from the well-known medical conditions associated with alcohol consumption, you should know that drinking alcohol has a direct link to one of the deadliest diseases in the world - CANCER.

A new study , conducted by researcher Jennie Connor at the department of preventive and social medicine at the University of Otago in New Zealand, suggests that it’s time we take the carcinogenic properties of alcohol more seriously.

1.LIVER  CANCER 

Drinking does damage to your liver; there was never much doubt about that. And we already knew that booze can have a potent carcinogenic effect on the liver.

This study simply adds another log to the proverbial bonfire, as far as evidence goes. If you care about your liver, it would serve you well to moderate your drinking habits.

2. COLON  CANCER 

Colon health isn’t something you hear much about, especially compared to all the campaigns focusing on breast or prostate health awareness.

But aside from cancers of the lung, colon cancer is the second-most-deadly form you can be diagnosed with. For that reason, you’ll want to take the risks very seriously.

3. BREAST  CANCER 

If you’ve been on Earth for any amount of time over the past decade or so, you’ve seen all of the work being done to raise awareness about breast cancer, and the risks and dangers associated with it. Well, it turns out that alcohol consumption is one of those risks.

4. RECTAL  CANCER 

Cancers of the rectum are closely associated with those of the bowel and the colon.

But they’re not exactly the same, and there are some differences in the treatment courses for each. If you’d rather not deal with either, staying away from booze should be added to your list.

5. LARYNGEAL  CANCER 

When you drink, you’re putting your larynx in harm’s way — almost directly. Your larynx is what many people may commonly call a voice box.

It’s the structure in your throat that holds your vocal cords and passages to your lungs. Needless to say, it’s pretty important, and if you want to avoid a diagnosis, steer clear of alcohol.

6. ESOPHAGEAL  CANCER 

As far as your neck and throat go, the larynx isn’t the only biological structure in danger from your drinking habits.

The esophagus, or the tube that connects your mouth to your stomach, is also at risk. As booze passes from bottle to belly, it seems there’s some real damage being done.

7. OROPHARYNGEAL  CANCER 

Last but not least, the oropharynx is another part of the throat and digestive system that’s put at serious risk by drinking alcohol.

The base of your tongue, your tonsils, and other parts of your throat are all a part of the oropharynx. If you can’t imagine life without those, then cutting out alcohol would be a wise choice — at least according to the available research.

DANGEROUSLY AFFECT HUMAN BODY 

YOUR  SKIN  SUFFERS 

Your skin will not thank you for your alcohol consumption. If you notice your skin doesn’t look so great in the morning, you can point your finger at the greasy food, or you could just blame it all on the alcohol.

AOL notes your skin gets extremely dry after drinking because alcohol interferes with the production of a hormone called vasopressin. According to the Encyclopædia Britannica , this hormone helps balance fluid levels.

Since the production of vasopressin production slows when you consume alcohol, your kidneys release water, explaining why you always feel like you have to go to the bathroom. Eventually, this causes dehydration and dull skin.

YOU  GET  HUNGRY 

A professor at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro tells Popular Science drinking alcohol increases your brain’s production of galanin, a type of neurotransmitter that increases your appetite for fatty foods. Since alcohol disrupts proper brain function when you’ve had too much, you’re more likely to give in to temptation for unhealthy foods.

And once you eat these fatty foods, that causes a chain reaction by producing even more galanin. This explains why a juicy burger always seems like a great idea at the end of the night, and why a greasy breakfast the next day is so appealing.

YOUR  LIVER  SLOWS  DOWN 

You know too much alcohol is bad for your liver, but do you know why? Located above the stomach and right below the diaphragm, the liver is the second largest organ in the body, and it plays a major role in metabolism. It’s also responsible for changing harmful substances you consume into non-toxic ones that won’t cause damage.

However, during this process, the body creates a chemical compound called acetaldehyde. The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services says your liver turns the compound into an acid, which can enter your bloodstream. This is what causes feelings of nausea, vomiting, heartburn, and those other unwanted side effects in the morning.

LIVER  DAMAGE 

Although liver disease is something that develops over time, getting drunk often can contribute. According to the American Liver Foundation , there are three types of liver conditions you can get from drinking too much alcohol: alcoholic fatty liver disease, alcoholic hepatitis, and alcoholic cirrhosis. While the first two are reversible, cirrhosis is not.

It results in severe scarring and altered structure of the liver, which inhibits it from functioning normally. Liver disease is a serious issue, and symptoms are not always noticeable in the beginning stages. That’s why it’s important to drink responsibly and know your limits.