“Meth causes the blood vessels to constrict; it cuts off the steady flow of blood to all parts of the body. Heavy usage can weaken and destroy these vessels, causing tissues to become prone to damage and inhibiting the body's ability to repair itself.” (Visible Signs, paragraph 1) A really big appearance change that happens when using this drug is the aging process. The body loses the elasticity and luster that causes you to look young in such a short amount of time. Another really bad thing that can happen to your body with all the Methamphetamine use is the hygiene of the mouth. “The drug causes the salivary glands to dry out, which allows the mouth's acids to eat away at the tooth enamel, causing cavities.” (Meth Mouth, second
Some treatments for lupus are NSAIDs, antimalarial drugs, corticosteroids, and immune suppressants. Corticosteroids can counter the inflammation of lupus but, can cause long term side affects like weight gain, easy bruising, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, diabetes, and increase risks of infections. One interesting fact I found was that glaucoma can occur when having lupus. Another fact I found was that kidney failure is one of the leading causes of death among people with
New Treatment for Lupus Lupus is a potentially fatal disease where the immune system attacks the body's own healthy tissues and organs. It usually affects females between the ages of fifteen and forty-four. It causes arthritis, kidney damage, chest pain, hair loss, fatigue, butterfly shaped rash across the face. It can affect the joints, can cause light sensitivity, and cause problems with the skin, lungs, heart, and the brain. The damage the it causes to the organs can be fatal.
Many people using steroids can get liver cancer, psychological defects, have organ damage, hormonal changes, and sometimes infertility. They can increase the risk of tearing tendons, developing enlarged breasts in males, and an increase of facial hair in females. Most minor effects can lead up to life threatening or possibly even death. Many major and long-term problems include urinary trouble, aggression, paranoia, insomnia, depression, nausea, vomiting, high blood pressure, heart disease, aching joints, liver cancer, and liver damage. (Weebly 6) The liver can be over worked by consuming a great amount of steroids, slowing the bile movement through the liver which can increase the chances of a tumor developing.
Alcohol can affect the body in many ways, big and small. Some of the main effects are: Death. Blackouts. Cancer. High blood pressure.
Alcohol Crisis Intervention BSHS/471 Alcohol Crisis Intervention Alcohol dependency can play a huge role when it comes to dealing with certain situations. A person who is depressed may turn to alcohol to alleviate these problems. Alcohol has a negative effect on relationships, mental, physical, and emotional states. The users who depend on alcohol to suppress these emotions and issues put him or her in harms way. Alcohol can be physically damaging for many aspects of the body including important organs such as the liver and pancreas.
Impairing behavior, judgment, memory, concentration, and coordination. On the liver, a build up of excess fluid begins to gather as your body works over-time to get rid of the toxins. Extreme mood swings and emotional outburst also are a common side effects of “one too
Alcohol alone can cause “high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, liver disease, digestive problems” as well as depression, anxiety, and more (Alcohol and Public Health, 2014). Tobacco isn’t any better. It can cause Cancer, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, and more. Tobacco use can also affect people who aren’t smoking. Second hand smoking is what it’s called.
Pregnant women are more likely to have complications because sickle cell anemia affects so many body systems. Some of the more life threatening complications are stroke, pulmonary hypertension, acute chest syndrome, and organ damage. A stroke can happen due to the sickle cells blocking the flow of blood to the brain which can lead to a seizure, slurred speech, loss of consciousness, and numb or weak legs and arms (Ernzen 1997). Acute chest syndrome can also be caused by the blocking of blood vessels in the lungs and make it very difficult for the pregnant women to breath which can prevent the baby from being properly
Brain Part | Alcohol’s Effects on Brain Parts | Cerebral Cortex | When alcohol reaches this part of the brain, a person can lose judgment and lower his or her inhibitions. Alcohol here also affects how the brain gets information from the senses, which might cause blurry vision and difficulty in smelling, tasting, and hearing. | Hypothalamus | This lobe of the cerebral cortex helps a person with planning, making decisions, and using self-control. Alcohol can harm a person’s ability to plan, make decisions, and use self-control. If alcohol is used over a long period of time, this part of the brain can be damaged permanently.