How to Quickly Sober Up and Alleviate a Hangover

Jul 15, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I often go out for social drinking engagements, and my head feels very dizzy afterward. I would like to ask, how can I quickly sober up and alleviate the effects of alcohol?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Huang Shichang
The main methods for quickly reducing the effects of alcohol intoxication include the following: 1. Drink more water: Increasing urine output helps the body eliminate alcohol through urine and accelerates alcohol metabolism. 2. Drink honey water: Fructose in honey can promote the breakdown and absorption of alcohol, alleviating hangover symptoms such as headache and nausea. 3. Drink milk or yogurt: The protein in milk can form a protective layer in the stomach, slowing alcohol absorption; the lactic acid bacteria in yogurt help gastrointestinal motility, reducing the harmful effects of alcohol on the body. 4. Induce vomiting: This should be done under the guidance of a doctor or professional to expel unabsorbed alcohol from the stomach, with attention to safety and hygiene. 5. Take anti-hangover medications: Such as furosemide tablets, vitamin C tablets, etc., used under a doctor's guidance to accelerate alcohol metabolism and aid in recovery from intoxication.