Symptoms and Recovery
Ahangoveris a common condition that occurs hours after alcohol consumption.
You may have aheadache, feel nauseated, or get dizzy when you have a hangover.
Hangovers tend to occur afterheavyalcohol consumption.
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This article will discuss the causes of hangovers, symptoms, and different strategies for hangover recovery.
There are several recognizable effects of a hangover.
Because drinking is often an evening activity, hangovers are commonly described as “morning-after” effects.
Generally, hangovers are characterized by discomfortand you may want to stay in bed all day.
Sometimes, hangovers can be more serious and can cause health issues that require medical attention.
What Causes Hangovers?
There are several factors that contribute to a hangover.
Alcohol has temporary and long term effects on the body.
The temporary effects include immediate and delayed effectsa hangover is brought on by the delayed effects of alcohol.
In some instances, however, delayed short term effects can be symptomatic.
The combination of these physiologic effects of alcohol can cause several of the symptoms of a hangover.
Headaches, for example, are triggered by alcohol’s vascular changes in the brain and by dehydration.
Dizziness is exacerbated by alcohol toxicity, as well as by dehydration.
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The alcohol-associated increase in the action of GABA contributes to these effects.
In some instances, symptoms of a hangover can begin before the effects of alcohol have worn off.
However, you may not want to sleep all day and have other obligations like work or school.
There are treatment approaches that can relieve some of the severe effects of a hangover.
Often, intravenous (IV) fluids can help alleviate the symptoms.
Summary
In general, a hangover is highly unpleasant but not dangerous.
While they generally resolve on their own after several hours, there are some strategies for managing a hangover.
But they can cause major health issues, especially if you are not in good health to begin with.
When it comes to hangovers, some folks have their own favorite hangover “cures.”
If you or a loved one has a chronic drinking problem, it is important to seek professional help.
Alcohol abuse can cause health problems, as well as social, interpersonal, and work issues.
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