Why do people vomit the next morning after getting drunk?
Vomiting the morning after heavy drinking is generally caused by alcohol poisoning, acute gastritis, gastric ulcers, or similar conditions. Treatment should be administered under a doctor's guidance and may include methods such as gastric lavage or oral medications.
1. Alcohol Poisoning
Excessive alcohol consumption can irritate the stomach lining, potentially leading to alcohol poisoning, which may result in persistent vomiting the following morning. Under medical supervision, treatment may involve gastric lavage.
2. Acute Gastritis
Overconsumption of alcohol can lead to acute gastritis, as alcohol irritates the gastric mucosa, causing bleeding or erosion. This irritation may result in vomiting. Under a doctor’s guidance, treatment typically includes oral medications such as rabeprazole sodium enteric-coated tablets or colloidal bismuth pectin capsules.
3. Gastric Ulcer
Alcohol irritation after drinking often leads to gastric ulcers, resulting from erosion of the stomach lining, which can cause vomiting. Under medical supervision, treatment may include oral administration of medications such as rabeprazole sodium enteric-coated tablets or lansoprazole sodium enteric-coated tablets.
Besides the above, vomiting after drinking may also be caused by reflux esophagitis. It is important to seek timely medical evaluation to determine the underlying cause and receive targeted treatment.