Alcohol abuse and liver disease
Alcohol abuse is a key risk factor
for liver diseases, such as cirrhosis. Cirrhosis and other
liver diseases slowly undermine liver function.
As liver disease progresses, the liver may stop producing the proteins that help the blood clot. As a result, a person may experience excessive bleeding and easy bruising. They may also become very itchy, feel very tired or sick, and have swollen legs, dark urine, and yellowing eyes or skin.