Consequently, it causes a burning sensation as it goes down the throat. Stomach and Intestines - Alcohol also irritates the stomach's protective lining and can result in gastric or duodenal ulcers. Alcohol causes a slowing of the circulation systems and deprives tissues of oxygen. Alcohol also slows the ability of white blood cells to engulf and destroy bacteria and the clotting ability of blood platelets. Pancreas - Alcohol irritates the cells of the pancreas and can lead to acute hemorrhagic pancreatitis.
Pancreatitis can destroy the pancreas and create a lack of insulin.
Liver - Alcohol inflames and destroys the cells of the liver. This condition prevents bile from being properly filtered through the liver. Jaundice develops, turning the whites of the eyes and the skin yellow. Heart - Alcohol causes inflammation of the heart muscle. Urinary Bladder and Kidneys - Alcohol inflames the lining of the urinary bladder.