What is a hangover?
It is the physical aftermath or result of consuming large amount of alcohol. Having said that, it should be noted that some people could get affected with hangover even after consuming a small amount of alcohol. It is particularly caused due to the accumulation of unfavorable or aggressive reactions to chemical supplements/additions of alcoholic drinks such as wine, brandy, rum, sherry, port, etc., and their dehydrating effects. Quick recovery from hangover via some self-help measures is commonly observed among most people.
What are the natural measures to kill hangover?
Heavy amounts of fruit juices, whole fruits, and honey have proved to be quite helpful in recovering from a hangover. Fructose is the most common ingredient of these natural, curative products. It is basically a natural sugar that aids the human body to rapidly burn the alcohol consumed.
- Drink a freshly squeezed orange juice or eat an orange after consuming alcohol to avoid hangover
- Switch between your alcoholic drinks and soft drinks with an average time gap
- Have a meal before you’re set out to drink alcohol
Are there any drug remedies to get rid of hangover?
- For stomach upset, nausea, and indigestion, antacids in the form of soothing liquids, chewy tablets, or fizzy drinks, could be the best drugs
- Painkillers like paracetamol, ibuprofen, and aspirin are mostly suggested by doctors to obtain relief from headache and other hangover effects
- Other drugs could be Resolve Extra and Alka-Seltzer XS
Is there anything else I should know?
Many of the symptoms of hangover subside within 24 hours. Here are some of the home remedies you can try yourself.
- Have a banana or a meal if you could. Fruits are superchargers that boost low blood sugar levels in the body
- Avoid drinking coffee or tea as they increase dehydration and cause stomach irritation
- Keep yourself hydrated constantly by having non-alcoholic beverages such as juices.
- Drink enough water before going to bed
- Don’t accept the false advise of consuming more alcohol to reduce hangover. This, in fact, prolongs the hangover
- Alcohol stays in the bloodstream for long periods. So, avoid driving if you have a hangover
- Don’t exert yourself. Take enough rest until you feel better
Should I see a doctor?
You may need to seek medical advice if:
- You’re addicted to alcohol so much so that you feel the need to have an alcoholic drink first thing after you rise up in the morning
- You’re finding it difficult to resist alcoholism and having a hangover at regular intervals
