jeudi 29 septembre 2011

The Causes of A Hangover


Several factors play a role in whether or not you will have a hangover after getting absolutely shit face. Many of the causes are obvious and often know what our own limitations, but still we drink more and more, without thinking about possible outcomes.

We can divide the causes of a hangover into 2 main categories ...

* The direct effects of alcohol on the body systems
* Effects of other factors than alcohol

The direct effects of alcohol on the body systems

The direct effect on the body of excessive alcohol consumption seems to produce more unpleasant. Here are several ways that alcohol directly contributes to hangover symptoms ...

Dehydration and electrolyte imbalance
Alcohol increases urine production, leading to dehydration in the body that leads to many common hangover symptoms include weakness, thirst, dizziness, dry mucous membranes, and dizziness. And do not forget, sweating, vomiting and diarrhea may also occur as a result of excessive drinking results in further loss of body fluids and electrolytes.

Gastrointestinal disorders
Excessive consumption of alcohol can irritate the stomach and intestines that causes inflammation of the lining of the stomach and delayed emptying of the stomach. Alcohol can also cause stomach acid, fatty liver, pancreas and intestinal secretions. They can cause abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting.

Low sugar
Alcohol can decrease the production of glucose in the body and the disease is affecting the reserves of glucose in the liver. As glucose is the main source of brain power, low blood sugar can lead to changes in fatigue, weakness, and mood during a hangover.

Disruption of sleep and other biological rhythms
Compared with normal sleep, alcohol-induced sleep is usually of poor quality and short. This can cause the fatigue experienced during a hangover. Alcohol can also disrupt the rhythm of body temperature, the nocturnal secretion of growth hormone and the release of cortisol in the body. All these factors can cause jet lag during the hangover type feelings.

Headache
Alcohol intoxication can cause blood vessel dilation that causes severe headache. Alcohol also affects several hormones such as histamine, serotonin and prostaglandins that contribute to headaches.

Alcohol withdrawal
Excessive alcohol depresses the central nervous system. When alcohol is withdrawn, the central nervous system may enter a state of imbalance, hyper. This can cause tremors and palpitations associated with hangover. Many of the signs and symptoms of hangover overlap with the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal.

Effects of other factors than alcohol

Other symptoms of hangover can be a consequence of the withdrawal of alcohol in the body, the effects of the metabolites produced during consumption of alcohol, chemicals in alcoholic beverages, consumer behavior and personal characteristics of the drinker. We will discuss in detail ...

Most alcoholic beverages contain chemicals known as congeners. These chemicals contribute to the taste, odor and appearance of drinking. These compounds may have a role in aggravating the symptoms of a hangover. Research has shown that pure alcohol-containing beverages such as gin or vodka, cause fewer hangover effects. Drinks that contain more congeners, such as whiskey, brandy and red wine is more likely to cause hangover symptoms.

Drug Use
People who drink heavily often use other drugs and cigarettes. These substances can cause its own set of hangover-like symptoms. Although the use of drugs such as marijuana and cocaine may contribute to conditions that lead to a hangover, the exact effects of alcohol hangover is still unknown.

Family History
People who have family history of alcoholism have a tendency of increased hangover symptoms, compared with drinkers without a family history of alcoholism.

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