A hangover sometimes seems like fate's response to the fun of the previous evening or night. But we all understand that this unpleasant condition is a complex physiological phenomenon associated with poisoning of the body with alcohol and its decay products. Fever, chills, dry mouth, sensitivity to noise and light, irritability and trembling in the limbs - all these unpleasant symptoms of a hangover can make the morning after a feast unbearable. However, many people have little idea or simply don’t know what to do when they have a hangover.
Causes of hangover
To solve any problem, you need to understand its true causes. In the case of a hangover, everything is relatively simple, because the effect of alcohol and its breakdown products on the human body has been well studied. So, the main causes of a hangover are:
Poisoning.
Excess alcohol in the blood causes the liver to not cope with the processing process.
Because of this, acetaldehyde remains in the body, an intermediate product that is more toxic than alcohol. Disruption of the nervous system.
Acetaldehyde, which affects it, is also to blame here.
Under its influence, a hangover sufferer experiences discomfort even because of soft light and sounds imperceptible to a healthy person. Lack of vitamins.
Most of the problems are caused by the leaching of magnesium, because, as is known, without it calcium penetrates into the cells, causing them to be overexcited.
This causes particular nervousness. Magnesium deficiency also threatens muscle weakness, cardiac arrhythmia and chills. Dehydration.
Alcohol is an effective diuretic, causing symptoms of dehydration in the morning after a feast, such as dry mouth, lethargy and headache.
Zorex
For various types of intoxication, including alcohol poisoning, Zorex is recommended. It is produced in Russia and acts by cleansing the blood of toxins, and not by relieving the symptoms of poisoning, like most other remedies.
Includes:
- sodium dimercaptopropanesulfonate;
- calcium pantothenate.
Sodium dimercaptopropanesulfonate or unithiol is included in the list of vitally important drugs (vital drugs) and is used for poisoning:
- copper;
- arsenic;
- salts of heavy metals.
The substance began to be used in medicine in the middle of the last century, but it was prescribed intravenously only in hospital settings for severe pathologies, for example, in case of poisoning with cardiotoxic substances or delirious psychosis.
Zorex appeared in the assortment of Russian pharmacies only in 2005. The manufacturer suggested using it in the treatment of hangover syndrome, while the dosage of the drug for oral administration is not prescribed as before (depending on body weight).
The instructions indicate that Zorex can cause side effects in rare cases. However, practice confirms the opposite: patients who took the medication repeatedly experienced an acute allergic reaction and toxicoderma, which was accompanied by:
- increased temperature;
- vomiting;
- itching.
Calcium pantothenate, unlike unithiol, is absolutely safe component - vitamin B5. It accelerates tissue regeneration, normalizes biochemical processes, and also increases the effectiveness of the main substance.
How to treat a hangover: a serious approach
In order to get rid of a hangover, you will have to approach the problem in a comprehensive manner. Of course, you can treat a hangover symptomatically, but you should understand that in this case it may still remind you of itself during the day. In addition, leaving the body in this state is a sign of too frivolous an attitude towards one’s health. That is why you need to deal with each of the problems that alcohol creates for the body. Perhaps, based on your feelings, you yourself will understand what the body requires and what will help you quickly relieve a hangover, but it is better to make sure that all important actions have been completed:
Remove toxins from the body. It is better to use detoxification medications - sorbents. Medications can also be used to restore brain function. Glycine-containing products are best suited. It will not be superfluous to replenish the body’s vitamin reserves. When choosing vitamins, do not forget about magnesium deficiency. The problem of dehydration during a hangover is solved, of course, by drinking plenty of fluids. When getting rid of this trouble, you can kill two birds with one stone if you drink mineral water with lemon juice, kefir, brine and decoctions rich in vitamin C: these drinks will not only restore the body’s water balance, but also replenish its reserves of microelements.
How severe can alcohol poisoning be?
It all depends on the severity of the poisoning. Depending on the ethyl alcohol content, the following degrees of alcohol poisoning are differentiated:
- A mild degree that occurs when the concentration of ethanol in the blood is no more than 1 ‰ (ppm is 1 thousandth of something or 1 tenth of a percent (‰ = 1⁄1000 = 0.1% = 0.001). This degree of intoxication is accompanied by moderate disturbances of autonomic function in in the form of facial flushing, increased breathing, tachycardia, as well as fine motor disorders.These manifestations do not require special medical intervention and go away on their own after a few hours of sleep.
- The average degree is observed at an alcohol concentration of 1 to 2.5 ‰. With a hangover, nausea, vomiting, pallor or cyanosis of the skin, severe shortness of breath and tachycardia, and possible arrhythmia often develop. In this condition, urgent detoxification is required by a drug treatment team called to the home. Hospitalization for moderate alcohol poisoning is not provided.
- Severe degree - ethanol content exceeds 2.5‰, sometimes reaching very high levels requiring resuscitation measures. Accompanied by depression of consciousness, misunderstanding of speech, change in skin color, vomiting, salivation (hypersalivation) and even coma. Convulsions, epileptic seizures, respiratory and cardiovascular disorders that are life-threatening may occur.
The state of severe intoxication can only be relieved in a hospital setting.
Little secrets
There are a few little tricks to keep in mind while drinking and the morning after. They do not get rid of a hangover on their own, but they alleviate it and speed up the recovery process. It won’t hurt to take them into account if a hangover is especially painful for you.
So, here's what helps with a hangover:
Avoid rum, whiskey, tequila and vermouth.
If you are not a connoisseur of elite alcohol or specifically mentioned drinks, it is better to avoid drinking them, because they contain related substances that require processing.
They load the enzyme system, causing even more acetaldehyde to remain in the body. Drink more water.
When drinking alcohol, remember to drink plain water or at least soft drinks to minimize morning dehydration.
It’s also a good idea to bring a good snack. Water procedures.
A contrast shower, a warm bath with essential oils and a visit to the sauna will speed up the body's detoxification processes, while rubbing with cold water and ice compresses will help invigorate and relieve headaches.
Good dream.
A good night's sleep will help get rid of a hangover.
Of course, you should go back to bed after completing all the actions related to detoxification. Vitamin B6.
If things are not waiting for you, and there is no time to sleep, bad breath can worsen the situation. You can easily get rid of it by taking two ampoules of vitamin B6 diluted in half a glass of water.
The most effective tablets
At the pharmacy you can purchase special preparations with a combined composition. The tablets contain substances that remove signs of hangover, food poisoning, and restore the balance of beneficial microelements. Biologically active supplements are available without a prescription, but require strict adherence to the dosage and recommendations in the instructions.
The most effective hangover pills:
- Limontar. After drinking alcohol, the body requires succinic acid and vitamin C, which are contained in the drug. They stimulate cellular metabolism and increase oxygen levels in tissues. An effective antioxidant normalizes metabolism, accelerating detoxification.
- Alka-Prim. Contains acetylsalicylic acid, sodium bicarbonate and glycine. Increases performance, activity, accelerates the elimination of alcohol. Relieves headaches, cramps, improves appetite. Effervescent tablets are easy to dose and take for nausea.
- Zorex. Capsules or soluble tablets are supplemented with citric acid, aspirin, unithiol and calcium to support blood vessels. They relieve pain, weakness during intoxication, and also help with severe hangovers caused by poisoning with fusel oils or mixing alcoholic drinks.
- Alka-Seltzer. The popular drug is one of the first in the ratings of medicines for hangover syndrome. Guarantees quick relief of discomfort and nausea. Aspirin relieves pain, sodium bicarbonate improves metabolism. Relieves heartburn, normalizes alkaline balance.
In the assortment of pharmacies you can find modern drugs Medochronal, Antipohmelin and other products with a similar composition in the form of powder, capsules or tablets. The effect can be supplemented with anti-nausea medications and effervescent aspirin.
Unpleasant sensations can occur when drinking any amount of alcohol. Some people are genetically programmed to have minimal levels of enzymes that break down ethanol. Intoxication occurs quickly, and the hangover is severe.
The root of the problem
As we have already found out, the main cause of a hangover is intoxication, that is, poisoning of the entire body. Getting rid of the symptoms will alleviate the overall condition, but will not help get rid of the hangover completely. That is why you need to take the choice of sorbents seriously, because they can cure a hangover by eliminating its main cause. Today there are much more effective and modern drugs. An example of a combination of quality, novelty and effectiveness is the drug Polysorb.
Polysorb is a new generation absorbent. It is taken orally as a suspension. The sorption capacity of the drug is 300 mg/g (Historical background, principles, methods, means of efferent therapy, physico-chemical and medical-biological characteristics of the silica sorbent Polysorb. Doctor of Medical Sciences, Prof. Lutsyuk N.B., Ph.D. Associate Professor Kevorkov N.N. Materials of the scientific-practical conference. Perm, 1994.)
Of course, the quality of this drug also determines the speed of its action - you can feel the effect within four minutes after taking the drug. (Historical background, principles, methods, means of efferent therapy, physico-chemical and medical-biological characteristics of the silica sorbent Polysorb. Doctor of Medical Sciences, Prof. Lutsyuk N.B., Candidate of Medical Sciences; Associate Professor Kevorkov N.N. Materials of the scientific-practical conference. Perm, 1994.)
It should be noted that Polysorb has a minimum of contraindications. It is not absorbed into the blood, and the location of its effect is limited to the intestines, for the mucous membrane of which it is also completely harmless. In case of poisoning and allergic reactions, Polysorb is prescribed even to children and pregnant women.
succinic acid
Succinate, obtained by distilling amber, is used in complex therapy. For alcohol intoxication, the remedy is effective due to its enzymatic action: a similar result can be obtained by taking cucumber or cabbage pickle.
In the pharmacy the medicine can be found under the following trade names:
- Remaxol;
- Limontar;
- Cytoflavin;
- Antipohmelin.
In its pure form, the product is sold under the name “Succinic acid”, and in other preparations succinate is combined with other components: citric acid, riboxin, nicotinamide, etc.
Tablets combat the following problems:
- intoxication (poisoning) – toxins are neutralized and eliminated naturally;
- hypoxia – succinate reduces the cells’ need for oxygen, so your health improves significantly;
- decreased general tone - the medicine helps to quickly return to active life.
The acid is effective for mild to moderate conditions. The tablet can also be taken to prevent alcohol post-intoxication. But in case of severe poisoning, succinate will not improve the condition, so it can only be used as an additional remedy in a hangover drip.
Succinic acid is contraindicated for:
- hypertension;
- stomach ulcer;
- allergies to succinate;
- urolithiasis;
- pregnancy and breastfeeding
The popularity of succinate is explained by its cost: the price of one package starts from 10 rubles.
Application
In order to get rid of a hangover, Polysorb must be used for two days. It is necessary to calculate the dose based on the weight and age of the person suffering from a hangover. Treatment should be accompanied by drinking plenty of fluids. Prudent people can make their morning after a feast easier in advance, because Polysorb is an effective hangover preventative. You just need to take it in advance.
Alcoclean
The modern drug Alkoklin alleviates the symptoms of hangover syndrome by activating the natural processes of neutralizing ethyl toxins.
The product includes:
- arginine glutamate;
- lemon acid;
- glycine.
Alcokline belongs to the group of hepatoprotectors - drugs for protecting and restoring the liver. The active substance stimulates the production of an enzyme that converts the toxic half-life product of ethyl alcohol into safe substances , and also prevents its inhibition. Thanks to this, the body copes with intoxication faster, and a person is much less likely to encounter complications of poisoning.
Arginine also helps:
- protection of the central nervous system from the toxic effects of alcohol;
- destruction of free radicals;
- eliminating hypoxia.
Citric acid makes the medicine more effective, and glycine reduces side effects from the stomach and duodenum.
When taking Alkoklin, it is necessary to take into account that the drug can increase the production of insulin, and immediately after taking the medicine, mild nausea is often encountered, which does not require treatment and goes away on its own.
You should not take this medicine if you:
- elevated temperature;
- acute mental disorders;
- renal functional failure;
- pregnancy and lactation (no data on possible effects).
The product is available in tablets, powder, and oral solution.
Fun without consequences
Of course, we are all aware of the harm alcohol can cause to the body. But sometimes everyone wants to relax in a fun company. After this, it is important to alleviate as much as possible the possible consequences of intoxication and dehydration. It’s better to prevent them with proper prevention and moderate alcohol consumption.
Buy Polysorb in the online pharmacy of your city.
Proper nutrition and vitamins
During a binge, a person faces two conditions:
- with complete lack of appetite;
- with severe hunger.
Both conditions are the result of intoxication and the removal of all useful substances with alcohol. An alcoholic’s body is exhausted and therefore needs proper nutrition:
- lung;
- fortified;
- does not irritate the gastric mucosa;
- does not increase the load on the liver and pancreas.
It is necessary to completely exclude from the diet:
- coffee and chocolate;
- any fatty foods;
- strong meat broths;
- sweets and fast food.
The menu should consist of light vegetable salads, chicken broth, fermented milk products, and non-acidic fruits. In case of severe nausea, you need to drink warm tea in small sips and eat a dry cracker, but if this symptom does not go away for a long time , the patient should consult a doctor as soon as possible, since nausea can be a marker of possible complications in the digestive system and kidneys.
Vitamin therapy may involve the use of pharmaceuticals. When recovering from the acute stage of alcoholism, the following are useful:
- antioxidants and coenzyme Q10;
- B vitamins;
- ascorbic acid;
- potassium and magnesium preparations.
You need to take them in a course, without expecting instant results.
How to quickly get rid of alcohol intoxication using folk remedies
The only way to let go of alcohol without the use of medications is full and sufficient sleep. Only after getting enough sleep can a person become completely sober, returning normal consciousness and way of thinking.
When drinking very large doses of alcohol, it is necessary to induce vomiting. This measure will reduce the alcohol content in the body. After this, it is better to call a narcologist who will help you return to normal without possible negative consequences.
Herbal infusions to cleanse the body
Any herbal infusions and decoctions slow down metabolism, which increases the duration of removal of ethanol breakdown products. But brewed beneficial herbs can significantly improve your well-being and restore strength.
Ammonia to sober up quickly
Ammonia is a poison that cannot affect the rate of alcohol elimination. It can only be used as a last resort, if after a large dose of alcohol a person has lost consciousness. The drug can only be used as shock therapy to return the patient to his senses before the ambulance arrives. It is permissible to use a cotton swab with ammonia only for one or two inhalations, otherwise a person may get burns to the mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
Literature:
- Endogenous intoxication syndrome (manual) / S. G. Musselius. — Ed. 2nd, revised and additional - Moscow: Author's book, 2019. - 356 p.
- Guide to addictionology / Axelrod B. A. et al.; edited by V. D. Mendelevich. - St. Petersburg: Rech, 2007. - 766 p.
- Alcohol withdrawal syndrome: methods for correcting metabolic disorders in the early and late stages of development / Fedorov Alexander Vasilievich; GOUVPO "Novosibirsk State Medical Academy". - Novosibirsk, 2005. - 107 p.
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Our liver neutralizes acid gradually; the time it takes to remove it depends on many factors:
- health status,
- weight,
- floor,
- amount drunk
- metabolism,
- nationality and others.
A person can influence the rate at which they eliminate alcohol by undergoing detoxification at a clinic. It can also help the body deal with alcohol toxins at home.
Receiving drug treatment in a hospital
Addicts who are in the second and third stages of alcoholism most often cannot stop drinking on their own. A painful hangover forces them to continue drinking, despite serious health problems.
In this case, the alcoholic is urgently indicated for a cleansing drip. The doctor can perform it at home or in the hospital. The second option is more preferable, since the clinic has everything necessary to prevent the development of irreversible changes in the functioning of internal organs.
Composition of the dropper
Detox IV includes:
- Saline solution . Helps cleanse the blood and serves as a solvent for other medications. Helps eliminate symptoms of dehydration.
- Absorbents . Binds and removes toxic toxins from the body. Supports the liver and kidneys.
- Hepatoprotectors . Protect hepatocytes from destruction and accelerate their recovery. They play an important role in the prevention of hepatitis and liver failure.
- Diuretics . Used to eliminate swelling. Strengthens the removal of excess fluid from the body. Helps the kidneys work.
- Mild psychotropic . Helps normalize the patient's mental state.
- Sedatives . Used for high levels of aggression and anxiety. Provide relaxation and improve sleep.
- Medicines to improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract . Reduce high acidity of gastric juice, prevent irritation of the gastrointestinal mucous membranes. Allows you to avoid the development of gastritis and ulcers.
- Cardioprotectors . They stand guard over heart health. It is especially important to use them for people with pathologies of the cardiovascular system.
The doctor selects the exact composition of the dropper taking into account the patient’s physical condition, his age, gender, and existing diseases. This is the only correct approach to overcoming the negative consequences of binge drinking.
