Hangover: what is it?
Withdrawal syndrome or hangover is a condition caused by the effects of alcoholic beverages. A hangover is accompanied by a whole range of disturbances in the functioning of internal organs. Ethanol, which is part of alcoholic drinks, breaks down and turns into a harmful and poisonous substance - acetaldehyde. Due to the large amount of toxin, the liver cannot cope with removing the poison from the body, and it remains inside. It is the breakdown products of ethanol that cause a hangover.
Causes
The causes and progression of a hangover are directly related to human metabolism. People who have a faster metabolism also get rid of hangovers much faster. There are a number of reasons that affect hangover syndrome:
- Drinking large amounts of alcohol leads to dehydration. As a result, the volume of blood in the vessels decreases, and its accumulation in the tissues of internal organs leads to edema.
- Smoking has a side effect on the appearance of a hangover. Typically, people who smoke actively combine drinking and smoking. In this case, the body receives a double blow. Harmful substances contained in cigarettes are also added to the breakdown products of ethanol.
- The cause of a severe hangover can be low-quality alcohol. These can be homemade drinks and surrogates, often found on sale. Such drinks contain fusel oils, dyes and other substances that poison the body.
The brain and central nervous system react in a unique way to the presence of alcohol toxins in the body. With a hangover, a person may not tolerate loud noises, light, and also develops insomnia.
Hangover symptoms
Due to an increase in the concentration of toxic substances in the body, a person experiences a number of unpleasant symptoms:
- Severe headaches.
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Increased blood pressure.
- Tremor of the limbs.
- Digestive disorder.
- Chills or fever.
- Painful sensations in the liver area.
Signs of alcohol intoxication and hangover have similar symptoms. This is due to the same development mechanism.
Consequences for the body
Excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages leads to serious problems with the functioning of the brain and internal organs. A frequent hangover can cause gastritis or stomach ulcers, pancreatitis, dysbiosis, serious diseases of the liver and cardiovascular system. In addition, alcohol abuse leads to dehydration of the body, when all useful substances are excreted in the urine. Magnesium deficiency in the body provokes muscle weakness, tachycardia and chills.
Effective hangover remedies
Medicines specially designed for this purpose, as well as folk remedies, help improve the condition of a hangover. Since ancient times, people have been struggling with hangovers, so some recipes are still relevant today.
Anti-hangover drugs in the pharmacy
You can buy a lot of hangover medications at pharmacies. The best ones will be adsorbent substances that accelerate the removal of ethanol breakdown products from the body and reduce the negative impact on tissues and brain cells. The most effective sorbents include:
- Activated carbon. Tablets are taken depending on the patient’s weight. You need to drink them every two hours.
- Polysorb. The modern drug quickly absorbs toxins, relieves swelling, and normalizes digestive function.
- Enterosgel. The drug can be taken even while drinking alcohol; it will reduce the negative effects of alcohol on the body.
Tablets for headaches with a hangover
Tablets for hangover syndrome can have different effects on the body. The best medications are diuretics and painkillers. Diuretics stimulate the removal of excess fluid and restore blood volume. Anti-hangover pills should be taken as recommended by a doctor. Some may be harmful if a person has contraindications for use
Effervescent tablet
The best and fastest hangover cures are effervescent tablets. They quickly relieve headaches, reduce intracranial pressure, and thin the blood. They usually contain three active substances: aspirin, citric acid and sodium hydrogen carbonate. The latter substance reduces the risk of side effects from the effects of aspirin on the gastric mucosa.
Liquid product
When drinking alcohol, the body becomes deficient in water. Dehydration leads to negative consequences. To alleviate intoxication and replenish fluid loss, you need to drink a lot of water, you can drink hot broth, herbal tea or kvass.
Powdered drug
These drugs include drugs that have analgesic and antipyretic effects. For example, Fervex powder perfectly helps not only with colds and acute respiratory viral infections, but also with hangover syndrome. The form dissolves quickly, so the effect is immediate.
Ointment
The modern drug Enterosgel, which is an adsorbent created on the basis of organic silicon, is produced in the form of ointment, paste and gel. The drug has a fine porous structure that can absorb toxins. Before use, the drug is diluted with water. The product normalizes the general condition, eliminates the smell of fumes, and helps restore the intestinal microflora.
Hangover drops
Modern anti-hangover drops include the drug Proproten. It is a colorless transparent liquid with a characteristic odor of alcohol. The drug restores neurotransmitter balance and conditioned reflex activity. Increases the brain's resistance to hypoxia and toxic influences. Drops can be taken before drinking to reduce the toxic effects of alcohol, as well as in a deep hangover. The number of drops will depend on the severity of the condition.
Burnout pills
Folk remedies only help to mask the unpleasant smell of fumes in the morning after drinking. There are medications that promote the rapid removal of ethanol from the body, which reduces and then eliminates the unpleasant breath from the mouth. The most effective pills for fumes are:
- Succinic acid.
- Glutargin.
- Anti-hangover remedies.
- Eleutherococcus.
With the help of tablets, alcohol breakdown products are quickly removed from the body, and the fumes disappear.
Pills for severe nausea
The cheapest medicines from the pharmacy can help with vomiting and nausea. Every first aid kit contains polysorb or activated carbon. These are excellent sorbents that neutralize the toxic effects of alcohol on the body. In addition to them, you can take acetylsalicylic acid, supradin or enterosgel. The attack of nausea will quickly pass, and cleansing processes will begin in the body.
Inexpensive product
Pharmacy displays delight consumers with a variety of different anti-intoxication products against the backdrop of alcoholic libations. To help yourself or a loved one get back to normal faster, you don’t have to spend a lot of money on medications. In some cases, home remedies may be sufficient. For example, cucumber pickle, kvass or kefir help well. Mineral water also helps well; it normalizes the water balance and promotes the rapid elimination of acetaldehyde.
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succinic acid
Succinate, obtained by distilling amber, is used in complex therapy. For alcohol intoxication, the remedy is effective due to its enzymatic action: a similar result can be obtained by taking cucumber or cabbage pickle.
In the pharmacy the medicine can be found under the following trade names:
- Remaxol;
- Limontar;
- Cytoflavin;
- Antipohmelin.
In its pure form, the product is sold under the name “Succinic acid”, and in other preparations succinate is combined with other components: citric acid, riboxin, nicotinamide, etc.
Tablets combat the following problems:
- intoxication (poisoning) – toxins are neutralized and eliminated naturally;
- hypoxia – succinate reduces the cells’ need for oxygen, so your health improves significantly;
- decreased general tone - the medicine helps to quickly return to active life.
The acid is effective for mild to moderate conditions. The tablet can also be taken to prevent alcohol post-intoxication. But in case of severe poisoning, succinate will not improve the condition, so it can only be used as an additional remedy in a hangover drip.
Succinic acid is contraindicated for:
- hypertension;
- stomach ulcer;
- allergies to succinate;
- urolithiasis;
- pregnancy and breastfeeding
The popularity of succinate is explained by its cost: the price of one package starts from 10 rubles.
Rating of hangover remedies
The pharmaceutical industry offers a range of drugs that are designed specifically to relieve hangovers. Each drug has its own effect on the body, but the result is the same for all - quick relief from hangover symptoms.
Alkozeltzer
Taking alko-seltzer guarantees quick elimination of headaches and other negative symptoms caused by excessive libation. The effervescent, instant form of the medicine only speeds up the process. The drug has almost no contraindications for use, except for allergies and serious gastrointestinal pathologies.
Antipohmelin
The drug helps slow down the breakdown of ethanol in the body. Thanks to this property, when taking a small dose of alcohol, a slight intoxication is felt, and there is no need to add it. Recommended for use before drinking and during drinking to reduce the amount of drinking and ease the hangover syndrome. Antipohmelin protects the liver from toxic effects.
Fervex
Available in powder form. The active ingredients of the drug: paracetamol, pheniramine and ascorbic acid. The hangover remedy will help you quickly get rid of headaches and increase the body's resistance to infections. If the temperature rises, it will help reduce it.
Side effects of Alka-prim
After using acetylsalicylic acid, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, lack of appetite, abdominal pain, bleeding, tinnitus, skin rashes, hemogram changes, impaired liver and kidney function, and hypoglycemia are possible. Acetylsalicylic acid reduces the secretion of uric acid, which may increase the symptoms of gout. In persons with hypersensitivity to acetylsalicylic acid, symptoms of hypersensitivity may appear within 3 hours of taking the drug, ranging from urticaria to severe shock.
Hospital at home
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- Home visit
- Anonymous consultation with a narcologist
- Examination by a narcologist
- Dropper capacity 1900 ml
- Therapy in tablet form
- Vasodilators
- Anticonvulsants
- Metabolic solutions, vitamins
- Antiarrhythmic
- Sedatives and pain relievers
- Duration - 24 hours
- The doctor is with the patient
- Relevant for binge drinking from 5 days
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Buffalo
The main active ingredient of the drug is succinic acid; it also contains sodium bicarbonate. It is advisable to take the tablets in the morning after drinking. They effectively cleanse the liver of toxins, restore oxidative processes, and quickly relieve symptoms of alcohol intoxication.
Zorex
The drug is considered one of the most effective hangover pills. It works by cleansing the blood of poisons and toxins. Zorex is able to accelerate the restoration of damaged tissues in the body and normalize biochemical processes. A strong drug in rare cases can cause side effects such as itching, vomiting or fever.
Limontar
Available in the form of soluble tablets. The main active ingredients of the drug are succinic and citric acids. The product helps improve the functioning of the brain, tissues and muscles, and normalize metabolism in the body. When taken before drinking, it helps reduce the severity of intoxication caused by drinking alcohol.
Alka-prim
The drug is a domestic development. The drug contains aspirin and glycine. Acetylsalicylic acid has a powerful analgesic effect, and glycine is a neurotransmitter. Glycine can have a calming effect on the body, improves cognitive functions of the brain, and relieves anxiety.
Contraindications to the use of Alka-prim
Should not be taken by patients with:
- increased individual sensitivity to acetylsalicylic acid or if there is a history of indications of allergic reactions after taking other NSAIDs (the appearance of symptoms such as urticaria, Quincke's edema, bronchospasm, severe rhinitis, shock);
- peptic ulcer of the stomach or duodenum in the acute phase;
- decreased blood clotting (for example, hemophilia, thrombocytopenia);
- presence of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency;
- BA and adenoid vegetations;
- severe functional failure of the liver or kidneys;
- children under 12 years of age;
- in the first trimester of pregnancy.
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What not to do with a hangover
In a hangover, it is better to take care of your already compromised health. It is not recommended to go to the steam room or sauna. You should also not take medications in combination with alcohol. Many people, in order to alleviate their condition, begin to have a hangover. It is better not to combine alcohol and any pharmaceutical product. If your blood pressure has risen, then under no circumstances should you self-medicate. You need to urgently call an ambulance.
Alka-prim drug interactions
Alka-prim may enhance the effect of: oral anticoagulants, hypoglycemic drugs, insulin, methotrexate, NSAIDs, corticosteroids, alcohol, valproic acid and sulfonamides. Alka-prim may weaken the effect of: uricosuric drugs (increasing the excretion of uric acid - probenecid, sulfinpyrazone); some antirheumatic drugs (diflunisal, fenoprofen, ibuprofen, indomethacin, piroxicam, naproxen, sulindac); antihypertensive drugs; aldosterone antagonists (spironolactone) and saluretics (furosemide).
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- 4 meals a day.
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- Individual sessions.
- Analytical writing assignments.
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- School for loved ones of addicts “Healthy Family”.
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Treatment of hangover with droppers
Often, a person suffering from a hangover refuses to go to the clinic, so they have to invite a specialist to their home. The most optimal and fastest way to get rid of a hangover is to put in a cleansing and restorative drip. Several solutions are simultaneously administered to the patient, and the condition gradually improves. The droppers consist of cleansing, painkillers, vitamins and other medications. The dosage is calculated individually for each person.
Enhanced poisoning therapy
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- Dropper volume 1500 ml
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Relieving hangover with medications
A hangover cure is the best and fastest way to get rid of intoxication. Detoxification of the body will allow you to quickly remove toxins from the blood and internal organs, and supply the organs with the necessary vitamins and microelements. Due to this, a person begins to feel good. To prevent a severe hangover in the future, it is better not to abuse alcohol. Excessive drinking will sooner or later lead to the development of alcoholism.
