Alcohol can reduce the body's ability to get rid of uric acid. Drinking too much alcohol increases the risk of cancer of the liver, pancreas, mouth, tongue, pharynx, larynx, and esophagus. This risk is even greater if tobacco products are also used. Besides liver cancer, alcohol may cause fatty liver, hepatitis, cirrhosis, and other liver disease. Nervous system problems.
Alcohol can create a deficiency of thiamine, which can disrupt the functioning of the nerves.
Heart and circulatory problems. Heart failure can be caused by a lack of thiamine. Fetal alcohol syndrome. FAS occurs when a woman drinks alcohol while she is pregnant. Drinking may cause developmental disorders in the baby that show up after birth.