Can patients with allergic urticaria drink alcohol?
Disease description:
I am 40 years old this year. Recently, I experienced physical discomfort and was diagnosed with allergic urticaria after medical examination. A friend invited me to drink alcohol—may I ask whether it is safe for someone with allergic urticaria to consume alcohol?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Wan
Patients with allergic urticaria must avoid alcohol consumption. Alcohol itself causes vasodilation; thus, drinking alcohol can lead to facial flushing or even the appearance of red wheals, thereby worsening urticaria symptoms. Moreover, alcohol suppresses immune function, and immunosuppression is a known trigger for urticaria. Additionally, alcoholic beverages contain additives that may provoke allergic reactions in individuals with allergic constitutions, further exacerbating urticaria. In daily life, patients should maintain a healthy living environment and ensure adequate ventilation.
