In this article, we will consider the main ways to deal with such an unpleasant condition as a hangover syndrome. We will talk about how alcohol and its decay products affect all body systems, how we can help a person who has drunk alcohol, what to do and what should in no case be done in this state. What drugs and folk remedies will help to improve well-being in the first day after alcohol intoxication.
At least once this happened to everyone
The situation is simple to the point of banality: there was a feast, you tried not to mix alcoholic drinks, had a good snack, and then it became simple and fun ... the rest of the evening you vaguely remember. And then morning comes.
Each person experiences hangover in his own way, some do not even know what it is. And for some, this is a complete disaster. If a large company has drunk alcohol, as a rule, the consequences for all participants will be completely different. The main signs of a hangover syndrome :
- headache;
- feeling of depression, anxiety, shame;
- heart palpitations;
- excessive sweating;
- hypersensitivity to bright light and loud sounds;
- swelling
- diarrhea;
- nausea, vomiting;
- high / low pressure;
- chills, weakness, lethargy;
- trembling hands;
- thirst.
Of course, well-being is a purely individual matter. Much depends on such factors:
- what drink was consumed the day before;
- what quality and strength was alcohol;
- what is the state of health;
- gender and age;
- are there any chronic diseases;
- what is the body weight;
- drinking alcohol on an empty stomach or not;
- are there any problems with the gastrointestinal tract;
- how fast was the alcohol drunk.
And yet, no matter how you take into account various factors, it is impossible to predict the outcome. The excretory system, the work of the kidneys, and the liver play a large role, so a reasonable attitude to alcohol and prevention is the only right decision.
But what is going on inside?
Alcohol, getting into the bloodstream, affects the entire body: the nervous system, brain, gastrointestinal tract, blood vessels, heart, kidneys and liver, and, of course, the psyche. The wonderful feeling of euphoria that accompanies us after drinking a certain dose of alcohol, as numerous studies have noted, is brain hypoxia. Yes, that's right, it is caused by the fact that blood (namely red blood cells) thickens and clogs small vessels and capillaries, because of which the body suffers from a lack of oxygen. But the person feels free and easy, borders are erased, a feeling of permissiveness arises. Anyone who is usually restrained in financial matters becomes unusually generous, who is modest and shy - feels himself the soul of the company, "the most charming and attractive." Some people who are intoxicated become aggressive and touchy.
Or maybe bad alcohol?
It often happens that after drinking the next morning the condition is so serious that you want to fall through the ground. What to do if you have drunk alcohol and feel sick? We’ll immediately understand: if there is vomiting, it’s good, the body gets rid of the poisonous decomposition products of ethanol. To rinse the stomach is very desirable by drinking a large volume of water or other possible means.
Perhaps the issue is the quality of alcohol. By tradition, it is believed that the most severe hangover will be after vodka, tinctures, inexpensive liquors, low-quality alcoholic beverages. Drinking good wine usually does not lead to a severe hangover the next day. Nevertheless, the whole point is in the doses and quality of alcoholic beverages. It is very dangerous to drink alcohol of an unknown production, this is fraught with severe poisoning, alcoholic coma and even death. A cheaper analogue of ethyl alcohol - methanol - can lead to terrible irreversible changes in the body. Is short-term pleasure worth it?
When choosing a drink, it is worth considering its composition and manufacturer. Good brandy, varietal wine, high-quality vodka are the key to minimal health deterioration the day after drinking.
If you drink a lot of alcohol, even the highest quality, addiction can develop, and this is worse than any hangover syndrome.
When is medical assistance needed?
How to help a person who has drunk alcohol, the following information will tell.
Three degrees of alcohol poisoning are distinguished.
The first degree is characterized by redness of the skin, a state of euphoria, increased sociability. The second degree is impaired coordination of movement, slow reaction, mood swings, speech is disturbed, vomiting and diarrhea may appear. You can cope with this condition at home: taking adsorbents, drinking plenty of fluids, and gastric lavage. These are the most elementary measures explaining what to do if you have drunk alcohol badly.
But the boundaries between the second and third - a more dangerous state, when access to medical care is necessary, are very blurred. Be careful: it’s one thing if your colleague has overdone it at a corporate party - she’s sick, drank alcohol, but her consciousness is normal, her general condition does not cause excitement. Elementary help is required and the condition is gradually normalizing.
Another thing - if a person loses consciousness, the skin is pale, does not respond to external stimuli, the pulse weakens, a complete loss of control over his body and its functions. In such a situation, an ambulance should be called immediately. Statistics show that most deaths in alcohol poisoning occur because people neglect medical care, relying on their own strength, or because of the indifference of others who are squeamish about a person who, having lost consciousness, is on the verge of an alcoholic coma. But it’s enough to call an ambulance - and perhaps you will save the life of the person who first drunk and found himself in a life-threatening situation.
What to do if you drink alcohol and vomit? This situation is ambiguous, perhaps you can’t do without the help of doctors!
How to deal with a hangover in the old days
If a person drank alcohol, what to do, our ancestors knew well. The classic cucumber pickle was also in demand in Russia, but it was recommended to dilute it with water. The use of sauerkraut with cranberries was also considered a good remedy. It is rich in trace elements and substances that help restore the water balance in the body and cleanse it of the decay products of alcohol.
If an unfortunate thing happened - he had drunk alcohol, what to do was well known in the old days. Our ancestors were also "treated" with oatmeal or jelly. A good effect is the use of infusions of herbs: lemon balm, mint, hop cones. In moderation, live kvass is useful.
In Russia, it was believed that the use of dairy products greatly facilitates the condition after a violent libation. And the Russian bath was considered the most universal way to cleanse the body of toxins and harmful toxic substances!
How can I help at home?
The question arises: what can be done to alleviate a hangover without resorting to pharmacy drugs? If a person has drunk heavily, what to do at home to ease his suffering?
At a minimum, a person needs peace, rest and a plentiful drink. Well, if there is mineral water, ideally - Borjomi, you can - weak green tea. If the condition is serious, gastric lavage can bring significant relief. It is necessary to prepare a very weak solution of potassium permanganate or just drink large quantities of water immediately. Most likely, the stomach will react itself, and its cleansing will occur. The body is very reasonably arranged and is able to help itself, if you just listen to it. What to do if you drink alcohol and vomit? Try not to take antiemetic drugs - give the body the opportunity to cleanse itself of toxic substances.
You can attach to the temples circles of lemon, potatoes or pulp of garlic. Traditional medicine promises a significant improvement from such a procedure.
If you want to eat, then things are not so bad! You can low-fat broth, vegetables, it is better to do without meat products.
It happens that a person has drunk alcohol. What if the condition is both physically and psychologically depressed? A contrast shower can help, however, if the body is ready to accept such an extreme option.
Folk recipes for dealing with a hangover
Since our person has vast experience in dealing with a hangover syndrome, folk wisdom in this direction simply gushes with ideas and advice.
Means number 1 - cabbage or cucumber pickle. A very controversial remedy from a medical point of view, however, its rating has not been falling for many decades.
You can make a vitamin drink from freshly squeezed juice of 2-3 lemons and a glass of water. A good alternative would be orange or pomegranate juice.
A good effect is given by tomato juice with salt, drunk slowly. One liter is enough.
If you have drunk alcohol, what to do in the evening, the next recipe will tell you. To cope with an unbearable headache, a condition of nausea, chills, general weakness, a decoction of several pieces of ginger root, lemon with the addition of a small amount of honey will help. This drink is designed to stop nausea, speed up metabolic processes in the body and saturate it with vitamins.
Dilute 1 tablespoon of castor oil in one glass of warm milk and drink quickly. This recipe will help cleanse the intestines of decomposition products and significantly improve well-being.
Any fruit drinks, dried fruit compotes, natural juices are useful.
Some sources suggest eating some ripe pears, this helps to sober up faster. There is also rational grain.
Herbs to help
What to do if drunk alcohol and bad? There is a wonderful remedy - thyme-based herbal tea. This herb is good in that it completely blocks the toxic effect of acetaldehyde - a substance that depresses the body after alcohol poisoning. To prepare a thyme decoction with mint, wormwood, thyme, you need to take a teaspoon of each herb per liter of boiling water, insist and drink in small portions, listening to the reaction of your body. Herbs are a very potent remedy, so it’s important not to harm.
What to do when you have drunk alcohol and feel sick, the next recipe will tell you.
Milk thistle herb is an excellent natural remedy that can support the liver in a difficult period for it. Many liver maintenance preparations are made from this wonderful herb. The recipe is: 2 teaspoons of milk thistle seeds pour a glass of boiling water, let it brew and gradually drink. This method allows you to very quickly relieve headache, swelling, normalizes the digestive tract, improve the general condition of the "victim". You need to remember that herbal treatment may not be suitable for you, so you should consult your doctor about the use of herbal medicine, given chronic diseases.
Good in the fight against alcohol intoxication and St. John's wort. He quickly removes most of the symptoms, copes with weakness, lethargy. 3 teaspoons of chopped herbs pour a liter of boiling water and insist in a thermos for several hours. Take half a cup during the day. It starts to act fast enough.
All of the above recipes will help you understand how to help a person who has drunk alcohol.
What drugs can help?
Now let's look at what drugs can be used to relieve a hangover syndrome. It is important to get the maximum benefit and minimum side effects.
So what to do: drinking alcohol, the next day a person feels completely broken?
The simplest, but very effective means is activated carbon. It should be taken at the rate of 1 tablet per 10 kg of body weight. It absorbs all harmful decay products in the stomach and helps to safely remove them from the body. There is one trick: if you take the number of charcoal tablets appropriate for your weight before drinking alcohol, then intoxication will not occur or it will be weak enough. A good way out for those who don’t drink at all, but due to certain circumstances they are sometimes forced to attend events where alcohol is indispensable. White coal is several times stronger in action and more pleasant to use - a good alternative to its black "brother." Any other adsorbent, such as Enterosgel or Smecta, is also suitable.
Succinic acid preparations are considered a dietary supplement. They have the remarkable property of accelerating the process of transporting the breakdown products of alcohol from the body. Do not take more than 4-5 tablets per day.
There are many drugs that are specifically designed to relieve the symptoms of a hangover. For example, Alco-Seltzer, which includes acetylsalicylic acid, soda and vitamin C.
The drug "Alka-Prim" contains the same components, but instead of vitamin C-glycine.
Drink OFF is a good preparation containing antioxidants, vitamins, ginger, licorice, ginseng, and everything necessary to support the liver, nervous and cardiovascular systems, as well as to quickly cleanse the body of intoxication products.
There are many similar drugs: Alkoklin, AlcoProst, Zenalk, Alka-Prim, Alkobufer, Morning Care. The purpose of these drugs is to quickly cleanse the body, normalize water balance, maintain the liver, eliminate the smell of alcohol (or mask it) )
The choice is huge, but it is important to remember that folk remedies are also effective, but their action is softer and safer. If possible, consult your doctor before using any of the above remedies.
Prevention is important!
Drunk alcohol - and vomiting? What to do? And let's rewind the tape. Perhaps many troubles could have been avoided if we had a mindset situation. The conditions may be different, but you can still avoid maximum errors.
- Never take alcohol on an empty stomach, this is a sure way to get out of the race at the very beginning.
- It is common for each person to overestimate his abilities: choose drinks with a lower degree, high-quality, the experience of which you already have.
- Snack in the process of taking alcoholic beverages should be good, tight, thorough.
- If the situation allows, before taking alcohol, eat a sandwich with butter or drink a raw egg. This simple measure can save you from many problems when you need to keep the brand.
- Try to avoid a banquet or feast if you are in a stressful situation or are very nervous. In this state, as a rule, intoxication occurs many times faster.
- If you feel unwell, do not drink alcohol, even if etiquette or the situation requires it. This can lead to disastrous consequences. In order not to offend annoying colleagues or relatives, you can always refer to taking antibiotics or other drugs that are incompatible with taking alcohol. If you have drunk alcohol and feel sick about what to do, tell the tricky tips outlined below.
Little tricks are great good
You noticed such a pattern: there are people who practically do not get drunk at parties, feasts, banquets. They are always in a better position: they are not ashamed to remember the past corporate party, they do not suffer from a hangover, their reputation does not suffer on holidays.
If a woman has drunk alcohol at least once in her life, she, of course, will learn all the intricacies of drinking alcohol so that the situation does not happen again.
Undoubtedly, drinking alcohol is a science. And, as in any business, there are tricks here. If you don’t feel like drinking, but have to, use the following tips.
- A few hours before the feast, take a little alcoholic drink - 50 grams. This will start the process of producing enzymes that break down alcohol, and the body will actually be ready to drink alcohol. The people call this technique "warm the liver."
- A very effective option would be to take enzymes (such as "Creon"). A few pills an hour before the feast gives a high percentage of probability that you will not get intoxicated, even if you really try.
- In no case do not drink alcohol with carbonated drinks or natural juices, this will make the process of intoxication accelerate significantly.
- If on the eve of the party you take B vitamins, namely B6, then the hangover will be very easy, or maybe it will not come at all.
- Do not mix alcoholic beverages, and do not "lower the degree". This is a wholly-owned journey on a gloomy morning.
- Skip the toasts. If you are intrusively controlled, you can distract the interlocutor and pour alcohol into a nearby glass of juice, in a flower bed, on a carpet under the table (if the situation allows). Yes, that’s exactly what many women do in an attempt to preserve their reputation and health. A smart woman, feeling that she has drunk alcohol, is sick, will go to any tricks, so as not to aggravate the condition completely.
- Try not to smoke or breathe cigarette smoke, the additional burden on the body to increase intoxication and aggravate overall well-being.
- Do not forget about the good old charcoal tablets. They can be taken before a feast, in the process, every 2 hours - an ideal option so as not to get drunk and not to suffer from a hangover the next day.
- If you drink alcohol many times in a short period of time, then intoxication will come very quickly. It is advisable to stretch the alcohol for a long time: for the whole evening, slowly, without excitement and rush, then the absorption of the drink will be more productive, and well-being will not fail.