What to do when feeling nauseous after drinking too much alcohol, and how to quickly relieve it
Nov 08, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Introduction
In general, nausea caused by excessive alcohol consumption can be relieved by stopping drinking, drinking an appropriate amount of water, consuming warm honey water, resting, and massaging certain acupoints. In daily life, it is important to develop good living habits, avoid long-term smoking and drinking, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and engage in moderate exercise such as jogging or hiking, which benefits overall health.
Generally, nausea caused by excessive alcohol consumption can be relieved by stopping drinking, drinking water in moderation, consuming warm honey water, resting, and massaging certain acupoints. Specific explanations are as follows:
1. Stop drinking: When feeling nauseous or like vomiting, continuing to drink will only worsen symptoms and may even lead to more serious health issues such as alcohol poisoning or acute pancreatitis. Therefore, it's important to stop drinking immediately to alleviate discomfort.
2. Drink water in moderation: Drinking water helps dilute the concentration of alcohol in the bloodstream and reduces irritation of the stomach lining. Additionally, it promotes urination, aiding the body in eliminating alcohol more quickly. However, avoid drinking too much water at once.
3. Drink warm honey water: Fructose in honey accelerates the breakdown of alcohol, while its viscous components help protect the stomach lining and reduce alcohol-induced irritation.
4. Get adequate rest: Alcohol affects the nervous system, often causing fatigue and drowsiness. When feeling nauseous after drinking, lying down to rest allows the body to recover naturally and helps relieve nausea.
5. Acupoint massage: Massaging acupoints such as Neiguan (PC6) may help relax stomach muscles and reduce feelings of nausea. However, note that acupoint massage does not directly eliminate alcohol but can only serve as a supportive measure.
In daily life, it's important to develop healthy habits, avoid long-term smoking and drinking, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and engage in regular physical exercise such as jogging or hiking, all of which contribute to overall well-being.
