Skin problems may show as a yellow color to your skin, mucus membranes and whites of eyes. There may also be small, red spider-like veins on skin, redness on hands and feet, and very dark or pale skin.

Brain and nervous system problems can involve thinking, mood and memory problems, numbness in legs and feet, lightheadedness and fainting, and dark bowel movements.

Complications of ALD includes loss of function of the liver because of extensive scarring, or cirrhosis, high blood pressure in liver vessels, loss of brain function because of the buildup of toxins in the bloodstream. 

Treatment involves cessation of drinking. Completely, especially if the disease has advanced to cirrhosis. Join a 12-step group for support to stop. Take multi-B vitamins and if you need it, get placed on a transplant. If you have completely stopped drinking, vitamin A is also needed.

Keep in mind that drinking and taking A supplements can cause death. Before you start any kind of drinking cessation program, consult with your physician and find out what how well you have fared physically and mentally.

Digestive Problems

Alcohol can disrupt all kinds of muscular activity, especially within the body. Alcohol can interfere with the muscle functioning between the stomach and esophagus, which leads to recurring heartburn. There is also a higher risk for esophageal cancer.

Alcohol also interferes with muscle activity and gastric acid secretion in the stomach. It can also impair the small and large intestines, resulting in sometimes chronic diarrhea, or the inhibition of nutrient absorption across the small intestine.

There is an increase in the number and size of toxins passing through the intestines which may contribute to the development of alcohol-related liver and other organ damage.