Am i allergic to alcohol?
Every time i drink i need to be cautious with what I'm drinking because i never know if i will have an allergic reaction to it .. for example it took literally one sip of red wine for my face to get red and hot immediately .. other drinks that I've gotten an allergic reaction to are Hypnotic , Alize , and other "fruity" drinks. I'm OK with beer i can tolerate it and i don't get an allergic reaction to it. I'm a very very very lightweight when it comes to alcohol , it only takes one beer to make me tipsy not to mention liquor. and the most severe allergic reaction i had was with wine in which i mentioned earlier. I would like for someone please to answer the question of why I'm allergic to some kinds of alcohol and perfectly fine with others. I am not Asian so the whole Asian flush theory does not apply to me. I'm 17 years old and i know i shouldn't be drinking but I'm not looking for your opinion on why I'm drinking illegally i just want to know why im allergic to certain types of alcohol. thank you
Can you be allergic to alcohol?
Some people are more sensitive to the effects of alcohol than are others. However, this doesn't mean you have an alcohol allergy. A true food allergy involves your immune system. In such cases, your immune system mistakenly identifies a specific food or a component of that food as a harmful substance. Signs and symptoms of food allergy include tingling in the mouth, hives, breathing difficulties, and swelling of your lips, tongue or throat. An alcohol allergy would be very uncommon. However, you could be allergic to other ingredients in an alcoholic beverage, such as wheat or sulfur dioxide, a preservative. There are also substances in some alcohol beverages such as wine that can cause flushing or even rashes. Still, it's more likely that you have an alcohol intolerance — which means you are more sensitive to the normal effects of alcohol. Alcohol can cause a variety of immediate adverse effects on the body, including headache, rapid heartbeat, nausea or vomiting, heartburn, abdominal pain, nasal congestion, or warm, red, itchy skin. Many people of Asian descent experience an unusual flushing reaction after drinking alcohol — even in very small amounts. This is caused by a genetic disorder in which the body is unable to break down alcohol completely. Some research suggests that people who experience alcohol flush reaction may be at increased risk of alcohol-related conditions, such as cancer of the esophagus and liver disease. The only solution to all of these problems is to avoid alcohol. Rarely, severe pain following alcohol ingestion may be a sign of a more serious underlying disorder, such as Hodgkin's disease — also known as Hodgkin's lymphoma. If you experience unusual symptoms after ingesting alcohol, consult your doctor.
Am i allergic to alcohol?
sometimes when i drink beer i get a rash on my chest and my face gets really red..but i don't get sick or vomit i just get a rash! this happens about after the 2 beer...but i don't recall it happening with vodka or malibu...if you have any info, tips or have this problem too can you let me know thanks!
How do you know if your allergic to alcohol??
this website is very helpful http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/alcohol-allergy/AN00818 when i drink alcohol i always get chest pains and really hot
How do I know if I'm allergic to alcohol?
Usually if you're allergic to something you eat or drink it affects you immedialtly. I'm allergic to alcohol. While I'm drinking I can feel my face getting hot, then i look in the mirror and there are red rings around my eyes,mouth and on my cheecks.
Allergic to alcohol swabs?
My daughter is 18 months old. Since she was a baby and had to get needles when the doctor would wipe her skin with the alcohol swab, the next day she would break out into an angry, pimply, itchy rash where the alcohol swab would have made contact with her skin. These rashes last for more than a week. Also when she got her ears pierced I had to spray the piercing site with an antiseptic spray and that made her her ears really flare up. I mentioned that I think she has an allergy to alcohol swabs to her doctor but she said its impossible to be allergic to them. What do you think? What can I do? Should I just be ready with the steroid cream whenever she gets vaccines or should I go to another doctor for a second opinion? Could she just have sensitive skin as opposed to having an allergy? Thanks guys :)
How can I get drunk if I'm allergic to alcohol?
When I drink alcohol, whether it be beer, a cocktail, vodka, or cognac, just a little sip will make me turn all red, induce a banging headache, make me itchy, and I just end up throwing up after consuming 2-4 oz of beer or a mixed drink. I'm 24 and I don't know what it feels like to be drunk and I'm sick and tired of seeing all my friends enjoy a good buzz after a week's work. I've tried priming my stomach with bread, Pepcid AC, and Tums. What's wrong with me? How can I overcome my allergy?
Am I allergic to alcohol? How to prevent it?
Hi guys, whenever I drink any type of alochol beverage (if a lot), I will start to have red spots all over my body. Then my body will start to itch and after a few days, I will have some kind of bumps and my skin will start to peel off... it usually takes 2-3 weeks to disappear. Can someone tell me why is this so and if there are ways where I can prevent this from happening whenever I drink? Please help. Thank you :)
I am allergic to sulfa. Can I drink alcohol?
This question honestly doesn’t make much sense — sulfa allergies tend to be allergies to drugs involving sulfates and sulfites, resulting from chemical reactions in the creation of the drug.Alcohol, in general, is entirely unrelated to sulfur, sulfa, and sulfites/sulfates. There are some forms (wine) which tend to have naturally-occurring sulfites, but usually not in sufficient quantities to trigger a sulfa allergy (my wife is severely allergic to sulfa, but drinks wine without any problems whatsoever).As with any medical question, if you’re seriously concerned you should probably ask your primary care physician — and if you don’t have one, you should probably get one.