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Results 1 - 10 of 16 for the causes of alcoholism
  1. Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... However, about 18 million adult Americans have an alcohol use disorder (AUD). This means that their drinking causes distress and harm. AUD can range from mild ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/alcoholusedisorderaud.html - Health Topics
  2. Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) Treatment (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is an alcohol use disorder? An alcohol use disorder (AUD) is drinking that causes distress and harm. It is a medical condition in which you: Drink alcohol compulsively Can't control how much you drink Feel anxious, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/alcoholusedisorderaudtreatment.html - Health Topics
  3. Alcohol (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... use over a long period of time may cause health problems such as: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) Liver diseases, including cirrhosis and fatty liver disease ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/alcohol.html - Health Topics
  4. Cirrhosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... causes. In the United States, the most common causes are chronic alcoholism and hepatitis. Nothing will make the scar tissue disappear, but treating the cause can keep it from getting worse. If too ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/cirrhosis.html - Health Topics
  5. Degenerative Nerve Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Many of these diseases are genetic. Sometimes the cause is a medical condition such as alcoholism, a tumor, or a stroke. Other causes may include toxins, chemicals, and viruses. Sometimes the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/degenerativenervediseases.html - Health Topics
  6. Tremor (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... run in families. There can also be other causes, such as: Neurologic ... (AUD) or alcohol withdrawal Poisoning from certain toxic substances, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/tremor.html - Health Topics
  7. Delirium (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... can cause delirium. Some of the more common causes include: Advanced ... electrolyte imbalances. Dementia. Hospitalization, especially in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/delirium.html - Health Topics
  8. Peripheral Nerve Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... certain toxic substances, such as lead or mercury. Alcohol use disorder (AUD) and ... certain cases, the cause of peripheral nerve disorder is not known. What ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/peripheralnervedisorders.html - Health Topics
  9. Autonomic Nervous System Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... something goes wrong in this system, it can cause serious problems, ... as Parkinson's disease, alcoholism and diabetes. Problems can affect either part of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/autonomicnervoussystemdisorders.html - Health Topics
  10. Heart Failure (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... cholesterol, and sodium (salt) Having an inactive lifestyle Alcohol use disorder (AUD) Illegal drug use You have other medical conditions ... you more. What other problems does heart failure cause? Fluid buildup and reduced blood flow to your ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/heartfailure.html - Health Topics
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