“Ethanol, the alcohol in alcoholic beverages, is primarily perceived by the body as a toxin, regarding 80 percent of which is metabolized in the liver. The remaining 20 percent affect the nervous system. The brain suffers, which becomes dependent on alcohol and can no longer apply “braking” by telling the body to stop, ”explains neurologist Sharrukh Mallik.
The first symptoms of damage to the nervous system can not be taken seriously. These include:
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changes in the voice: it becomes a little rougher, as if a person has a tickle in his throat or he has a cold;
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numbness and tingling in fingers and/or toes;
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muscles become weaker;
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the affected area may hurt, it will seem that you hit hard somewhere, a bruise should appear soon;
This condition is most often characteristic of people who often drink alcohol for many years. At the same time, doses can be completely “safe,” they say.
“It is also worth noting that alcohol abuse leads to damage to the cerebellum, and it is the focal point in the brain. This can lead to slurred speech as well as loss of balance,” added Dr. Mallik.
If you notice that your arms or legs become numb, your voice changes, and swelling appears on your skin, then make an appointment with a neurologist. Of course, these symptoms may indicate other pathologies that are in no way associated with alcohol. In any case, the doctor will collect an anamnesis, make the correct diagnosis and prescribe the necessary treatment.
