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Why do I feel a chill in my back after drinking alcohol, and what should I do about it?

Mar 29, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Jiang Chenggang
Introduction
Drinking a large amount of alcohol may irritate the body, cause blood vessel dilation, increase heat loss from the skin surface, and lead to a sensation of coldness. This is a normal phenomenon; drinking warm water in moderation usually helps gradually relieve the symptoms. If proper body warmth is not maintained after drinking alcohol, it may allow cold pathogens to invade the body, potentially leading to a cold.

Feeling cold in the back after drinking alcohol may be caused by factors such as alcohol stimulation, physical weakness, colds, or high blood pressure. It is important to seek medical attention promptly, and symptoms can be improved through general measures or medication as directed by a doctor. Specific analyses are as follows:

1. Alcohol stimulation: Consuming large amounts of alcohol may stimulate the body, causing blood vessel dilation, increased heat loss from the skin surface, and a sensation of coldness. This is a normal phenomenon. Drinking warm water in moderation usually helps gradually relieve the discomfort.

2. Physical weakness: Some individuals may inherently have conditions such as qi deficiency or kidney deficiency, which reflect general physical weakness. After drinking alcohol, these individuals may more easily feel cold due to further stimulation by alcohol. Consuming warm foods such as hot soup or porridge in moderation can provide heat, increase metabolic rate, and help maintain body temperature.

3. Hypoglycemia: Low blood sugar may result from excessive fatigue, improper diet, or other causes. Alcohol can stimulate the pancreas to secrete large amounts of insulin, leading to decreased blood glucose levels and symptoms such as palpitations and cold sweats. Alcohol consumption should be stopped immediately, and symptoms may improve with appropriate bed rest.

4. Cold: If proper warming measures are not taken after drinking, cold pathogens may invade the body, leading to a cold and causing symptoms such as chills, headache, and cough. Patients may follow medical advice to take medications such as Ganmaoling granules, Shuanghuanglian oral liquid, or amoxicillin capsules for treatment.

5. Hypertension: This may be related to factors such as poor diet and obesity. After drinking, sympathetic nervous system activity may increase, causing elevated heart rate and blood pressure, resulting in symptoms like headache and chills. Patients may follow medical guidance to take medications such as nifedipine sustained-release tablets, captopril tablets, or metoprolol tartrate tablets.

In daily life, it is important to get adequate rest, ensure sufficient sleep, avoid staying up late, and engage moderately in outdoor activities such as walking or jogging, which can aid recovery.

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