Can people with anemia really drink alcohol?

Anemia patients are generally not allowed to drink alcohol. Anemia is a clinical condition caused by a lower than normal level of red blood cells in the peripheral blood. Alcohol contains a large amount of ethanol, and drinking alcohol may lead to the following adverse effects in patients with anemia:

1. Drinking alcohol may interfere with the absorption of nutrients in the body, such as iron. Iron is an essential raw material for blood production, and this interference may worsen the patient's condition.

2. Alcohol consumption can also damage the gastrointestinal mucosa. If anemia patients drink heavily and continuously, it may erode the gastric mucosa, leading to gastric bleeding.

3. After drinking alcohol, anemia patients may also experience ischemia and hypoxia in the digestive tract, resulting in reduced secretion from digestive glands. Patients may develop impaired digestion, indigestion, and even symptoms such as dizziness.