Can doctors do testing to find out why my stomach rejects alcohol?
April 6, 2011 by Instant Wine
Filed under Wine Grapes
Question by rach: Can doctors do testing to find out why my stomach rejects alcohol?
When I was younger 17-18 I probably drank 3-5 times. Each time I had maybe 4 drinks (vodka and orange juice, these were less strong than a typical screwdriver “recipe” on google) and this was just enough to get me drunk. Never blacked out or passed out or had a hang over. I didn’t drink for maybe a year or so after that. When I tried to have an alcoholic drink my stomach would reject it. I’d get a stomach ache after one drink and throw up if I had another. I’ve tried beer, wine, and vodka and it’s the same with all of them. I’m only 20 and a half right now so I know I’m still a minor and shouldn’t be drinking. I never ever party. I just like to have a few drinks with a couple close friends and be silly. My questions are: 1) Does anyone understand why my body rejects it so quickly when I didn’t have a problem before? 2) When I turn 21 would a doctor be able to determine the exact reason such as an allergy? When I turn 21 I want to be able to go out to the clubs and go dancing and be able to have a drink. I wanna be able to have a beer with the guys. I wanna be able to celebrate with wine. It’s not the end of the world if I can’t drink; it would just be nice to have a reason why.
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Answer by TheCommonYak
Hi. I too am sensitive to alcohol. Technically, alcohol is a poision, and it sounds like your body is more sensitive to it than the average person.
The article from the mayo clinic linked below indicates that alcohol intolerance is a recognized problem for some people. It simply means that you are “more sensitive to the normal effects of alcohol,” which sounds like it could describe your case. It says that the only solution is not to drink.
The same article indicates that there may be genetic disorders that you can have that make drinking alcohol undesirable:
“Many people of Asian descent experience an unusual flushing reaction after drinking alcohol — even in very small amounts. This is caused by a genetic disorder in which the body is unable to break down alcohol completely. Some research suggests that people who experience alcohol flush reaction may be at increased risk of alcohol-related conditions, such as cancer of the esophagus and liver disease.”
If you want, ask your doctor when you turn 21 and see what he/she says.
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At 20; you’re no longer considered a minor. or a teen. ( 19 is the cut off age). Even though, 21 is the considered legal age for drinking or voting.; being 20 makes you an adult. .
There are many reasons why you have a stomachache and vomit after consumption of an alcoholic drink. You might have a food intolerance or food allergy. There is a battery of tests that you can take to determine if you have an allergy towards alcohol.
On average, alcohol can be irritating to an empty stomach. The consumption of alcohol in empty stomach, lack of sleep, psychosocial factors, increased physical activities while drinking, dehydration and poor health are some of the stimulating causes for hangover. Children of alcoholic parents are more prone to hangover symptoms than the children of non-alcoholic parents. Ethanol in alcohol has a dehydrating effect that results in headache, dry mouth and lethargy.
Or if you drink too much and too fast. or if you mix different alcoholic drinks. Avoid drinks with a high alcohol content. Steer away from dark drinks with a high congeres.and shooters of tequila. Clear drinks have lesser alcohol content.e.g. screwdriver. Pace your self. Drink about 1 drink per hour to allow alcohol metabolism In other words, drink slowly. Alternate drinking; with water or fruit juice. to rehydrate yourself. Alcohol is a diuretic. Before drinking, eat a light meal consisting of pasta, bread; or a fruits such as bananas. Eat a toast before retiring. Take Vit B and C.
If you drink regularly, and in moderation; you can slowly increase your alcohol tolerance level. You can take OTC Benadryl to counteract the allergic effects.
Draft beer and wine have a lower alcohol content than the hard liquor such as scotch; tequila, whiskey; bourbon,etc.
Remember, you should drink responsibly and in moderation. Do not drink and drive. There’s a lot of fatal traffic accidents committed by intoxicated teens. You can also get a citation. That’s why it’s wise to avoid excessive alcohol consumption.
Alcohol is a drug. Alcohol can lead to alcohol addiction. It can create a lot of problems. You don’t need to drink or become drunk in order to dance and have fun. When you are drunk; you might act silly. and say a lot of idiotic things. You can make a fool of yourself as alcohol can carve a lot of your inhibitions away. You might engage in unprotected sex
An occasional drink can be harmless. .Prolonged years of drinking can destroy brain cells…. the white matter. It can contribute to mood swings and personality changes.
Hangover is a combined attack of the repulsive physical effects after the heavy consumption of the alcohol. Although there is no precise definition for the hangover, alcoholics will suffer it when they have hangover. The socio-economic impact of the alcohol hangovers is very significant. In general alcohol hangover involves any of the following symptoms: headache, poor sense of overall well-being, sensitivity to light and sound, diarrhea, loss of appetite, trembling, nausea, fatigue, increased heart rate and blood pressure, dehydration (dry mouth, extreme thirst, dry eyes), trouble in concentrating, anxiety, difficulty in sleeping and weakness. These hangover symptoms vary from person to person, and occasion to occasion, usually beginning after hours of alcohol consumption.
Alcohol can lead to intoxication and alcohol poisoning. It can make you gain weight. Do not mix alcohol with any meds esp antibiotics. . While one to two drinks a day have been shown to confer many health benefits, upping that amount can decrease mental and physical abilities.
Hangover & Preventions
The first and foremost thing that you can do to prevent hangover is to avoid excessive alcohol consumption.
You have to take the drinks in accordance with your weight and health.6 drinks in an 80kg person and 3-5 drinks in a 60kg person will definitely result in hangover.
It is scientifically proved that men can hold more alcohol than women. So, women, do not compete men, even if you are of the same height and weight.
Do not mix different types of drinks.
You must not take alcohol in empty stomach. An empty stomach will stimulate the absorption of alcohol in the blood stream.
Do not drink while using sauna. Sauna and alcohol do not blend together and will lead to serious health crisis
Check the site below for Do’s and Don’ts to cure hang-overs:.
.http://living.oneindia.in/do-it-yourself/food-n-drinks/hangover.html