The bone marrow's ability to make red blood cells is reduced, causing a condition called anemia. Alcohol also reduces the number of white blood cells, and their ability to fight infection and interferes with normal blood clotting. Stops the kidneys from keeping the correct balance of fluid in the body. Swollen arteries in the head can put pressure on the nerves and cause headaches. Widen blood vessels near the surface of the skin, causing loss of heat from the body.
Skin diseases such as acne worsen.
Muscle weekness and destruction may occur.