Although central and obstructive sleep apnea have some signs and symptoms in common, others are present in one but absent in another, enabling differential diagnosis as between the two types: Signs and symptoms of sleep apnea generally. 1  Signs:  Observed breathing pauses during sleep.
Sometimes the pain is actually caused by the alcohol, for example a swollen and tender liver. To give you a better idea of the effect of alcohol on various parts of the body, weâve put together a list. Scroll back to the illustration above and click on it, then click on the names of the different organs.
Alcohol travels through the intestines to the liver and then on to the heart, brain, muscles and other tissues. This happens very quickly-within a few minutes. Usually, though not always, this has a pleasant effect. Your body canât store alcohol, so it breaks it down-your liver's job. The liver firstly changes alcohol into acetaldehyde (this is toxic), then into acetate (harmless), which is finally broken down into carbon dioxide and water. Find out more about how alcohol can effect you from our interactive male and female bodies. About 90-95% of alcohol consumed is broken down by the liver, 5-10% is excreted through urine, breath and sweat.Your bodyâs ability to process alcohol depends on your age, weight and sex.