There is almost no person who has at least once encountered a hangover. In the morning - nausea, or even vomiting, the mouth seemed to be dried with a hair dryer from the inside, and the head hurts, as if it had been beaten with a blunt object for a long time ...
How to deal with a hangover? And what kind of phenomenon is it from which it is impossible to hide? If a hangover has already happened, how to overcome it? And what should be done so that it does not take place?
A hangover is an intoxication (poisoning) with elements of alcohol (ethyl alcohol), which decay in the body.
Why does a hangover bring the affected “ocean” of physical malaise?
Because alcohol poisoning affects almost all systems of the functioning of the body.
The question of how to deal with a hangover has as many answers as people have suffered from intoxication. All answers are individual. Someone may want to swallow the oil before “mastering” the contents of the glass. It makes others feel better after inducing vomiting and cleansing the stomach the next morning. But one thing is true for everyone. Drinking less and thoroughly eating is a way to alleviate morning suffering.
And yet, general recommendations on how to deal with a hangover exist.
With the participation of alcohol, the salts and microelements necessary for the body are washed out, they must be replenished as soon as possible. For example, vascular tone is supported by sodium and potassium salts. The supply of these substances in the required volume ceases, because alcohol affects groups of internal organs. From this during a hangover my heart hurts.
The action of alcohol dehydrates the body, which makes the victim feel excruciating thirst. It is important to restore normal water levels. But you should know that not every liquid is suitable for this. You can not trust carbonated drinks. For example, cola contains chemical additives and in huge quantities - sugar, and its alkaline level is only 2pH. Nor does coffee with its acidic environment work. The drink must be neutral or alkaline.
It is worth giving preference to cabbage pickle (it is rich in potassium), tomato juice.
It is advisable to force yourself to have breakfast so that the body restores the destroyed carbohydrates. Breathing in fresh air is important because additional oxygen is needed in this condition.
Do not allow physical activity. An organism whose condition is unstable can be harmful.
A person in a hangover state experiences a feeling of guilt for his abusive act. Simply put, he is ashamed. This is partly due to the fact that in the cerebral cortex the ratio of special mechanisms - neurotransmitters - is violated. A lack of glycine, glycocol, aminoacetic acid is formed. You can return these substances by taking medications or eating food, which is based on cartilage (used in the preparation of aspic, jellied meat, hash).
Fighting a hangover is not such a difficult medical procedure that you can’t cope with it yourself. And yet, going to the doctor is recommended.
This is necessary at least in order to justify skipping work during the "hangover day" (and sometimes two or more days). The doctor, firstly, will prescribe a simple but correct treatment. Secondly, he will write a medical certificate, which will not be ashamed to present to work.
If you tell him that there were cutting pains in the stomach, symptoms of general physical malaise, frequent stools, symptoms of indomitable vomiting and nausea, high fever - more than thirty-seven degrees, then the doctor will diagnose a foodborne toxic infection. In such a certificate there will not be a word that the victim had a hangover.
How to treat - the doctor will tell you in detail. It is usually recommended to rinse the stomach with a solution of potassium permanganate, follow the prescribed diet and lie for two to five days.
In this way, you can provide yourself with not only medical, but also social assistance in the matter of how to deal with a hangover.