Does flushing after drinking mean you can't drink? These signals tell you the truth!Xiao Chen recently started working and was invited to dinner by a female colleague, naturally he went happily. However, after a few sips, Xiao Chen's face turned red
Does flushing after drinking mean you can't drink? These signals tell you the truth!
Xiao Chen recently started working and was invited to dinner by a female colleague, naturally he went happily. However, after a few sips, Xiao Chen's face turned red. The female colleague joked, "Xiao Chen, why is your face so red? Are you not good at drinking?" Xiao Chen smiled awkwardly and continued to drink, but soon passed out. The female colleague had to send him home. After waking up, Xiao Chen suffered from a splitting headache and couldn't help but complain to his friend. His friend reminded him: "You seem to be not suitable to drink, there are some popular science materials online."
So, what phenomena after drinking indicate that you are not suitable to drink?
Stop drinking immediately if you experience these phenomena!
Many people believe that flushing after drinking is a sign of being a good drinker, but in fact, it may be a warning signal from your body. To determine whether you are suitable for drinking, you need to carefully observe your body's response after drinking.
1. Facial flushing: People who flush after drinking may be deficient in an enzyme called acetaldehyde dehydrogenase. This enzyme is responsible for breaking down acetaldehyde. If acetaldehyde dehydrogenase is deficient or has low activity, acetaldehyde will accumulate in the body, causing facial flushing. On the other hand, people who turn pale and sweat after drinking may have consumed too much alcohol, making it difficult for their body to tolerate it, leading to a drop in blood pressure. Whether it's flushing or paleness, it's a warning sign from your body, meaning you may not be suitable to drink.
2. Stomach discomfort: Stomach pain, bloating, and other discomforts after drinking are caused by alcohol irritating or damaging the gastric mucosa. Long-term heavy drinking can even lead to peptic ulcers and even stomach cancer. If you feel burning in your stomach after drinking, it is advisable to stop drinking and have some yogurt, which can protect your stomach.
3. Significant mood swings: Long-term heavy drinking can affect brain function, leading to slow response, decreased self-control, and thus making it easier to become emotionally unstable and irritable. This can not only affect one's emotions but also interpersonal relationships.
4. Heart discomfort: Alcohol also has adverse effects on the heart. Long-term heavy drinking can lead to irregular heartbeat, insufficient blood supply to the heart, and even angina, and in severe cases, sudden death. If you suddenly feel palpitations, increased heart rate, and heart palpitations after drinking, it is advisable to put down the drink immediately and stop drinking any more.
5. Abdominal pain and diarrhea: It's common knowledge that drinking can damage the liver, but many people don't know that drinking can also damage the stomach. Many people experience abdominal pain, diarrhea, and other symptoms after drinking, which is the body's reaction to being unable to tolerate alcohol.
6. Dizziness and headache: After entering the human body, alcohol will inhibit the nervous system, and damage to nerve function can lead to headaches. This is the main reason for post-drinking headaches. In addition, acetaldehyde produced by alcohol metabolism can also cause a drop in blood pressure, leading to dizziness. If you feel dizzy and headache after drinking a small amount, it is advisable to stop drinking to prevent the symptoms from worsening.
The harms of drinking - 61 diseases
- On June 8, 2023, the international authoritative medical journal Nature Medicine published a study on alcohol consumption among Chinese adults conducted jointly by Peking University and Oxford University. Based on data from a survey of 512,000 people, the study found that drinking increases the risk of 61 diseases in Chinese men.
Conclusion
The body's response after drinking can serve as a key indicator of whether or not you are suitable to drink. If you experience facial flushing, stomach discomfort, significant mood swings, heart pain, abdominal pain and diarrhea, dizziness and headache, it means you are not suitable to drink. Research from international authoritative medical journals has confirmed that excessive drinking can lead to various diseases, so male friends should recognize the principle of "drinking in moderation is good for the soul, but drinking too much is harmful to the body." Drinking in moderation can maintain good health.
References
[1] More than 60 diseases are "entangled" with drinking. Science and Technology Daily. June 12, 2023.
[2] Do people who flush after drinking drink more than those who turn pale? Does drinking milk to sober up really work? Popular Science China. February 14, 2022.
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