Just a few days before the new year, there is a rapid increase in the number of deaths due to the consumption of fake alcohol. The issue, which was already on the agenda in recent days, once again found wide coverage with the death of businessman Rıza Kalkavan. Although Kalkavan’s relatives stated that the cause of death was not fake alcohol, the nightmare of fake alcohol continues to be a great danger for other people. Experts speaking to Mynet stated that methyl alcohol causes permanent damage to the body, causes vision loss and can lead to consequences that can lead to death. Ophthalmology Specialist Prof. from Medipol Mega University Hospital. Dr. While Yusuf Yıldırım stated that methyl alcohol may cause permanent vision loss, Gastroenterology Specialist Prof. Dr. Esin Korkut said that fake alcohol threatens the liver. Neurologist Dr. Lecturer Member Eren Buluttaş stated that fake alcohol can damage brain cells and lead to death.
THE DAMAGE RANGE IS VERY WIDE
There has been an increase in death cases due to the consumption of fake alcohol in recent days. Methyl alcohol, which is frequently used by people engaged in illegal production because it is cheap, can cause very serious and permanent damage when it enters the body. The effects of methyl alcohol on the human body have a wide range, from vision loss to brain damage. Experts warned about how dangerous the consumption of fake alcohol is. Ophthalmology Specialist Prof. from Medipol Mega University Hospital. Dr. Yusuf Yıldırım, Gastroenterology Specialist Prof. Dr. Esin Korkut and Neurologist Dr. Lecturer Member Eren Buluttaş made important warnings about the effects of methyl alcohol and the precautions to be taken in this regard.
IT CAN LEAD TO DEATH
Ophthalmology Specialist Prof. from Medipol Mega University Hospital stated that there have been serious health problems and some citizens lost their lives due to the consumption of fake alcohol recently. Dr. Yusuf Yıldırım said, “The substance that harms our health in fake drinks is methyl alcohol. “Methyl alcohol is a substance widely used in industry and illegally preferred in alcohol production because it is cheap.” he said. Dr. stated that methyl alcohol can cause serious damage to the brain, eyes and other organs when it enters the body. Yıldırım emphasized that these damages could lead to death.
IT CAUSES PERMANENT VISION LOSS
Prof. said that methyl alcohol can affect the optic nerve and cause permanent vision loss. Dr. Yıldırım said, “Any dose from 10 milliliters to 500 milliliters of methyl alcohol can have toxic effects and cause permanent vision loss or even death.” he said. Pointing out that early medical intervention is very important in such poisonings, Prof. Dr. Yıldırım stated that vision loss caused by methyl alcohol is often irreversible. Prof. Dr. Yıldırım stated that social awareness should be increased and more efforts should be made to prevent the consumption of fake alcohol.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF FAKE ALCOHOL POISONING?
Gastroenterology Specialist Prof. gave information about the damage to the body caused by alcohol and fake alcohol consumption. Dr. Esin Korkut said, “Alcohol is already a substance with high addiction potential. However, methyl alcohol used for cheap production poses much greater dangers. While conditions such as fatty liver, cirrhosis and related liver transplants may occur in chronic use of alcohol, these effects can become much faster and more fatal in the consumption of fake alcohol. Especially after drinking large amounts of counterfeit alcohol, patients present with symptoms such as nausea, abdominal pain and vomiting. During this process, liver enzymes increase and problems such as vision loss and double vision occur. “Unfortunately, in more advanced stages, we encounter cases that can even lead to death.” he said.
“CONTACT EMERGENCY WITHOUT WASTING TIME”
Neurologist Dr. from Medipol Mega University Hospital. Lecturer Member Eren Buluttaş emphasized that fake alcohol can cause serious health problems by causing cell damage in the central nervous system. Dr. “Fake alcohol can cause blindness by causing cell damage in the optic nerves, and as a result of cell damage in the brain, it can lead to coma and death. Symptoms such as blurred vision, severe nausea and vomiting, shortness of breath and loss of consciousness indicate fake alcohol poisoning. In such cases, it is necessary to consult the emergency service without wasting time.” he said.
“ONCE YOU RECEIVE DAMAGE, THERE IS NO RETURN”
Saying that the nervous system consists of the most sensitive cells in the body, Dr. “Fake alcohol has a lot of damage to the nervous system. Heavy alcohol consumption damages brain cells. Counterfeit alcohol triggers these effects faster and more severely. If counterfeit alcohol is suspected, early intervention is lifesaving. However, once cell damage occurs, the effects may become irreversible.” he said.