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Results 1 - 10 of 18 for alcoholism OR alcoholics OR alcohols
  1. Breath alcohol test (image) 
    The breath alcohol test measures the amount of alcohol in the blood by testing exhaled air. The test is performed by blowing into a breath machine 15 minutes after alcohol consumption. The test determines how much alcohol it ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9134.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Alcoholism (image) 
    Alcoholism is a chronic illness marked by dependence on alcohol consumption that interferes with physical or mental health, ... circulatory and neurological problems. Pregnant women who drink alcohol in any amount may harm the fetus.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17018.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Alcohol use disorder (image) 
    Alcohol use disorder is a chronic illness marked by alcohol consumption that interferes with physical or mental health, ... circulatory, and neurological problems. Pregnant women who drink alcohol in any amount may harm the fetus.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17020.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Alcoholic neuropathy (image) 
    Alcoholic neuropathy is damage to the nerves that results from excessive drinking of alcohol. The damage may affect the autonomic nerves (those ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17027.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Alcoholic cardiomyopathy (image) 
    Excessive use of alcohol has a direct toxic effect on the heart muscle cells. The heart muscle becomes weakened and cannot pump blood ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/18070.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Alcohol and diet (image) 
    Alcohol is considered a macronutrient in that it provides energy (about 7 calories per gram). The equivalent ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17023.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Fetal alcohol syndrome (image) 
    ... in modest amounts, may be born with fetal alcohol syndrome, which often consists of growth retardation, unusual ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19842.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Pancreatitis - series (image) 
    ... condition that is most commonly caused by either alcohol toxicity or gallstones. Gallstones can lodge in the ... the pancreas into the intestine. Pancreatitis due to alcohol toxicity is most often seen in chronic alcoholic ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100149_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Liver transplant - series (image) 
    ... may be recommended for: Liver damage due to alcoholism (Alcoholic cirrhosis) Primary biliary cirrhosis Long-term (chronic) active ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100090_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Complete blood count - series (image) 
    ... hand. Preparation: The skin should be cleaned with alcohol or iodine before the test. The patient should ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100152_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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