Research Article

DOI:
http://dx.doi.org/10.24327/ijrsr.2019.1002.3116
Subject:
Medicine
KeyWords:
Alcohol, Anaemia, Bone Marrow
Abstract:
Alcohol consumption is known for morbidity and mortality due to the involvement of multiple organs. Alcohol can lead to all types of anemia with suppression of bone marrow. AIM: This study is designed to study the various haematological abnormalities in alcoholics. Material and Methods: In our study 50 patients who were alcoholics and Admitted in various wards in our hospital were included in the study. Results: Alcoholism was more common among men in middle aged group and a feature of lower socio economic group. Anemia was the predominant feature among chronic alcoholics. Severity of anemia was related to the severity of alcohol intake with an increased risk of infection among alcoholics.