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Is that good to vomit after consuming alcohol?

Asked by KAVITA MISHRA ·

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Gastroenterologist · Gastroenterology

Vomiting after drinking alcohol is definitely not a good idea. When you drink alcohol, it causes the lining of your stomach and small intestine to become inflamed and irritated, leading to nausea and vomiting. Vomiting can cause you to rapidly lose large amounts of fluids from your body, resulting in dehydration which can lead to weakness, dizziness and other symptoms. Furthermore, consuming too much alcohol may irritate the delicate mucosal lining of the stomach or esophagus which could result in internal bleeding.

Vomiting is also known as a ‘reflex’ - meaning that it helps rid the body of any toxins that have been absorbed by your system when drinking alcohol. If you do vomit after consuming an alcoholic beverage however - make sure that you reach out for help if needed as it can be dangerous if left unchecked! It's also important to hydrate yourself with water or sports drinks after vomiting has occurred so as not to cause additional electrolyte imbalances within your body due to further fluid loss with no proper repletion.

The most important thing is to stop drinking once feeling nauseous so that no more toxins enter your system while vomiting occurs - allowing gravity (rather than pressure) alone push out any already existing ones in your digestive tract. In summary, vomiting or retching should never be used as a means of trying to avoid an unwanted hangover; rather use moderation when enjoying alcoholic beverages instead!

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