When acute alcohol intoxication occurs, a person feels unwell. Alcohol poisoning causes changes in a person's psychological, physiological and behavioral functions. To prevent complications, it is necessary to detoxify the body from ethyl alcohol and toxic products of its breakdown using droppers.
- Symptoms of alcohol intoxication
- Severity of alcohol poisoning
- Non-drug detoxification
- Medications for the treatment of mild detoxification
- Medications for detoxification in moderate and severe stages of poisoning
- Deep detoxification for severe intoxication of the body
Alcohol detoxification is a set of measures that are aimed at completely ridding the body of harmful substances that form in the body after drinking alcohol.
Symptoms of alcohol intoxication
The task of a narcologist is to cleanse the alcoholic’s body of toxic breakdown products of alcohol that were formed due to prolonged alcohol intoxication. It is recommended to carry out detoxification in a hospital setting; in other cases, it can be carried out at home. The severity of intoxication is assessed in three degrees:
- Easy.
- Average.
- Heavy.
You can cope with a mild degree on your own. In case of moderate and severe symptoms, it is necessary to urgently seek help from a narcologist. Otherwise, great damage can be caused to the patient’s health, even death.
It is necessary to call a doctor at home to administer a hangover drip, which relieves the following symptoms:
- Distraction of attention.
- Short-term loss of orientation in space.
- Nausea, pain in the head.
- Loss of coordination.
- Impaired diction.
- Increased heart rate and increased blood pressure.
Emergency detoxification from alcohol is necessary if the patient has:
- Loss of consciousness.
- Convulsions.
- Holding or stopping breathing.
- Heart rhythm disturbances, bradycardia.
How to understand that the body is polluted and the time has come for cleansing
Skin looks bad.
If the face is strewn with acne, the skin has changed color to grayer or duller, has become oilier, or, on the contrary, is bothered by dryness, then this is a sign of slagging.
The dermis is an indicator of the condition of internal organs and the normal functioning of body systems. Hair may begin to break, split, or thin. Nails may peel, break, and become thinner. The feet may become cracked. Some people begin to get rid of these unpleasant manifestations through cosmetic procedures and cosmeceuticals, but the manifestations are a consequence of internal problems. Once you get rid of the consequences, the cause will not go away.
Disruption of the gastrointestinal tract.
Intoxication largely depends on the functioning of the intestines. Constipation, parasites, diarrhea, abnormal consistency and color of stool, heartburn, frequent belching are evidence that it is time to cleanse yourself. In addition to the above troubles, disruption of the gastrointestinal tract is accompanied by a coating on the tongue, bad breath, and a foreign taste in the mouth.
Increased fatigue.
Lack of vitality for normal functioning, drowsiness, frequent headaches, constant desire to sleep, mood swings, irritability, nervousness - this is not a complete list of the consequences of improper functioning of organs and systems due to the huge number of waste substances inside.
Frequent diseases - viruses, colds, skin rashes.
The immune system is a complex mechanism that is still not fully understood. The fact remains: toxins and waste reduce immunity. A person may not recover from illness, leaving a round sum at the pharmacy every month.
If you have serious chronic diseases, then after cleansing the prescribed treatment will work more effectively.
Severity of alcohol poisoning
Ethyl alcohol consumed in excessively large quantities leads to acute poisoning. Alcohol can accumulate in the human body. Due to liver dysfunction, ethanol is not broken down. Acetaldehyde accumulates in the body. The toxic effects of acetaldehyde negatively affect liver function, kidneys, cardiovascular system, nervous system and cerebral cortex.
There are three stages of poisoning:
- Light Skin turns red. Heartbeat quickens. Shortness of breath occurs. Coordination of movements is impaired, the step becomes unsteady. There is a need for a person to lean on surrounding objects while moving.
- Medium Nausea and vomiting are added to the existing manifestations. Pallor of the skin is noted. The patient is disoriented in space.
- Severe Breathing worsens, arrhythmia develops in the heart. Tendon reflexes are reduced or completely absent. This indicates a malfunction of the nervous system. If drug treatment is not provided on time, a person may develop an alcoholic coma.
Medical detoxification can be done in an inpatient setting or at home. During treatment, the doctor uses droppers into which special medications are injected. With their help, toxic substances are quickly removed from the body. Metabolism is normalized and immunity is strengthened. Internal organs are protected from the destructive effects of toxins. The nervous system is stabilized.
During treatment, solutions with good bioavailability are used. Their effect occurs instantly, as they are administered intravenously. Literally after a few minutes the patient experiences relief. It will take approximately an hour and a half to completely cleanse the body of alcohol and its toxic breakdown products. The specific time depends on the stage of alcoholism and the severity of physical and mental health. When detoxification measures are carried out in an inpatient setting, the patient is provided with careful care and additional consultations with highly specialized doctors.
Hypoallergenic diet for the intestines
To prevent harmful substances from entering the body, it is recommended to follow a hypoallergenic diet. Specific recommendations are developed by the doctor, depending on gender, age and other indicators. There is a general rule - patients should include the following types of foods in their diet:
- meat, including poultry, lean;
- kidneys, liver, stomachs;
- fermented milk drinks, such as kefir;
- cheese and cottage cheese;
- low-fat varieties of fish like pollock, hake;
- oatmeal, buckwheat, millet;
- any greens;
- all vegetables except orange, red and other bright colors;
- green apples, pears;
- gooseberries, white currants;
- any vegetable oil;
- butter;
- dried fruits, excluding dried apricots, dates and raisins;
- compotes, weak tea, unlimited water.
You should exclude foods such as, for example, fatty meat, fatty fish, citrus fruits, vegetables and fruits of bright colors, as well as juices based on them. It is not recommended to consume turmeric, strong tea and coffee, as well as different types of mushrooms, bread, buns and other baked goods.
Non-drug detoxification
In case of alcohol intoxication, specialists purify the blood using devices. The most popular procedures are:
Plasmapheresis is used for acute alcohol intoxication. Plasmapheresis is used for patients who cannot abstain from alcoholic beverages for three days or more. The procedure is carried out using a special centrifuge or membrane. The composition of the blood is divided into components, toxic substances are removed from them. Using this method, the blood is cleansed of toxins and deep and high-quality detoxification from ethyl alcohol is carried out.
Hemosorption. It is used for kidney pathologies. Toxic compounds are removed from the bloodstream using special sorbents for this purpose. The cleansing procedure is carried out outside the body. The patient does not feel pain or discomfort.
When it's time to clean, the main signs of slagging
In the process of life, the body becomes clogged from the inside. Toxins and waste accumulate in tissue cells and internal organs. This is one of the reasons for their dysfunction. With loss of functionality, various diseases begin to arise. It is easier to maintain natural mechanisms in good working order by periodically cleansing yourself than to wait for the consequences in the form of an accumulating number of diseases and literally drown in them.
Debris in organs and tissues appears for natural reasons as a result of vital processes and comes from the outside. Poor quality food, city air with a high content of exhaust gases, medicines and medicines - all this accumulates in cells.
Medications for detoxification in moderate and severe stages of poisoning
Detoxification is recommended to be carried out in a hospital setting under the supervision of qualified doctors. The patient experiences unpleasant symptoms: nausea, vomiting, headache. There is deterioration in breathing, and the heart rhythm is disturbed.
There is a possibility of the patient falling into a comatose state. There is a risk of cardiac arrest and death. The narcologist adds medications to the dropper that have a sedative effect and eliminate vomiting, headache, and diarrhea. During detoxification, medications are used that restore liver activity, normalize blood pressure and heart rate. The following medications may be included in the IV:
- Vitamin C accelerates the breakdown of toxic substances.
- Heptral performs a protective function. Prevents damage to liver cells from alcohol.
- Glucose ensures the replacement of energy resources in the cerebral cortex.
- Trisol is used as a plasma replacement.
- Cerucal neutralizes nausea and vomiting.
- B vitamins have a beneficial effect on the activity of the central nervous system.
- Ringer-Locke solution successfully replenishes mineral salts - potassium, sodium, magnesium.
- Reamberin accelerates oxidative reactions during the breakdown of toxic substances.
- Magnesia sulfate lowers intracranial and blood pressure.
- Piracetam improves blood flow to the brain.
- Riboxin improves cardiac activity.
- Phenazepam relieves tremor and has a sedative effect.
How to cleanse the body - first aid
Poor environment, poor diet, smoking and alcohol - we pollute ourselves from the inside. Although we have a built-in self-cleaning system inside us, it may not cope with excessive loads. The intestines, kidneys, liver and skin are responsible for self-cleansing.
The first thing you need to do is go on a cleansing diet. Review your diet and eliminate sugar, fatty foods, dairy, fermented milk, meat, chocolate, bread, and alcohol. It is enough to stay on a clean diet for a couple of weeks and you will immediately feel the difference.
If you have chronic diseases, consult your doctor before going on a diet. For example, if you have low hemoglobin, you cannot give up meat.
Cleaning after taking medications
After long-term use of a number of drugs ( cytostatics , antibiotics ), the body also requires “reinforcement” and cleansing of the components of the drugs that adversely affect it. After all, the instructions for any of these drugs contain a large list of side effects. It is important to familiarize yourself with this point in detail, as well as find out how the active components are excreted from the body.
Restoring the body after antibiotics is necessary, since after prolonged use the liver, kidneys, immune system, and intestines suffer.
After taking antibiotics, it is necessary to maintain immunity by practicing a proper diet, walking and a healthy lifestyle in general. It is recommended to eat more green vegetables, wheat sprouts, buckwheat, and sesame seeds.
To restore the normal state of the liver, it is advisable to reduce the amount of fat in the diet to “facilitate” the work of the liver. It is not recommended to drink coffee or alcohol during this period. thistle or kelp will be beneficial for the liver . After all, the liver can repair itself; the most important thing is to provide optimal conditions for this.
Linex , Bionorm - will help normalize intestinal function . You also need to pay attention to your diet, because with the help of fermented milk products you can also restore the microflora, although this process occurs more slowly.
To ensure normal kidney function, you need to drink enough - about 2 liters of water per day. The bulk of the liquid should be drunk in the first half of the day. The urinary system is effectively supported by the consumption of bearberry .
And most importantly
Cleansing the body is impossible without regular intake of sufficient water. If there is not enough of it, then all metabolic processes will slow down and any diet will turn out to be a pointless waste of time.
Water is needed for the proper functioning of organs. The state of a person’s psyche depends on it. When dehydrated, the body as a whole suffers. People are accustomed to replacing clean water with sweet carbonated drinks, tea, coffee, which is fundamentally wrong. Thus, in America, about 75% of people suffer from chronic dehydration. Therefore, it is extremely important to drink at least 1.5-2 liters of clean water per day.
Author of the article:
Kuzmina Vera Valerievna |
Endocrinologist, nutritionist Education: Diploma of the Russian State Medical University named after. N.I. Pirogov, specialty “General Medicine” (2004). Residency at the Moscow State Medical and Dental University, diploma in Endocrinology (2006). Our authors
Key stages of cleansing
Preparatory stage, 5-8 days
- Total refusal of flour, fatty foods, coffee, meat, sugar. These foods prevent the elimination of toxins.
- We focus on fruits and vegetables. The high content of coarse fibers in food helps to remove toxins and toxic substances.
- More water, which will help increase the speed and amount of fluid in the cells and intercellular space.
- Gymnastics, massage and sauna. The body needs to be warmed up and the blood flow accelerated, this will help speed up metabolic processes.
Colon cleansing
It removes digestive waste, but under the influence of harmful factors, peristalsis slows down, and some of the waste accumulates in the colon, which has a bad effect on the absorption of nutrients. Garbage substances in the colon rot and ferment, poisoning all other organs with toxins.
Unfortunately, in our country and abroad, enemas, as a method of mechanical bowel cleansing, have gained unhealthy popularity. A huge number of people suffer from disturbances in the normal functioning of the intestines and constipation. Medicine under no circumstances recommends staying on enemas for 10-14 days. This will completely kill the remnants of the impaired defecation reflex.
Liver
The main internal filter, which should overcome poisons, allergens and toxins and prevent them from entering the blood.
Liver cleansing with milk thistle: decoctions, tinctures, powders or capsules based on the plant should be taken for 30 days. The recommended dosage should only be calculated by a specialist.
There are many recommendations on the Internet using oil and lemon juice. Be careful, in some cases this cleaning method can cause serious problems, such as intestinal burns.
Kidneys
Sedimentary substances are cleared out by a watermelon diet for up to 14 days. You can only eat watermelon. Often the watermelon diet allows for a small amount of black bread, but we do not recommend it.
After all the stages described above, we move on to cleansing the blood and blood vessels.
One of the medications for cleansing is sodium thiosulfate. If you drink 1 ampoule diluted in 100 ml of water every evening before bed for 10 days, the improvements in your well-being will be noticeable.
Cleansing the body without harm
As soon as you cleanse yourself and notice clear improvements: firm and elastic skin without acne, shiny hair, strong nails, a lot of energy, rare diseases, good immunity, stick to proper nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. It is important not only to cleanse yourself, but also to maintain the result. Having cleansed your body, you will feel a surge of vitality and begin to sleep better.
As your body cleanses itself, you may notice that some familiar foods begin to taste less pleasant. Try to avoid eating these foods, they are not very good for you.
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The final stage is lymph cleansing
This folk method of cleansing lymph came to us from the wise mountaineers. For preparation you will need:
- melt water – 2 l;
- lemon juice – 200 g;
- grapefruit and orange juice - 1 liter each.
This is the daily dose. Be prepared to have loose stools after taking it. It is recommended to do an enema before the procedure. The composition of the drink is as follows: 200 g in the morning, then drink another 100 g every hour during the day. The general course is three days.
Expert advice
Some methods require a health check, so before implementing one of the ideas, we recommend that you contact a specialist and undergo a comprehensive examination. This is especially necessary when using radical methods, as well as for people who have problems with the gastrointestinal tract: gastritis, ulcers, etc.
You should also know that cleansing the body involves a step-by-step cleansing of all body systems, from the gastrointestinal tract to the lymphatic system, so it is recommended to complete all courses gradually in the specified order.
Cleansing diet for 11 days, including weight loss
The preparatory stage lasts 7 days. You can’t eat sweets, meat or flour for a week. Dive into cleansing smoothly, not abruptly. This way you will gradually prepare and get through this period without stress.
Days 1 and 2. Only fruit juices and compote. Up to 2 liters per day, no more.
Day 3,4,5. Add fruits; they can be baked, steamed, or boiled.
Day 6,5,7,8,9,10,11. Add vegetables.
Naturally, the juices should be freshly squeezed and not packaged from the supermarket. The latter have a high sugar content.
You need to get out of the diet gradually, and not run for cake or steak on the first day. On the first day after the diet, you can add cereals in water, then fermented milk, and lastly eggs, steamed meat and lean fish.
The effect is not only in cleansing, but also in weight loss. It is recommended to go on a diet twice a year, and the rest of the time to stick to a balanced diet.
Important: Before going on a cleansing diet, you should consult with specialists. Freshly squeezed juices are contraindicated for gastritis, diabetes and a number of other diseases.
How to cleanse blood at home using folk remedies
Lemon with garlic
Squeeze juice from 25 medium-sized lemons, pour 0.5 kg of garlic puree into them, leave for a couple of hours. Drink 1 teaspoon at night for 14 days.
Before you start cleansing your blood with lemon and garlic, consult a gastroenterologist. For hyperacid gastritis, peptic ulcers and other gastrointestinal disorders, lemons and garlic are contraindicated.
Herbal tincture
Elderberry, primrose, dandelion, and nettle buds are poured with boiling water in proportions 3/3/1/1. After 3-4 minutes the tincture is ready. We drink 2 times a day: in the morning on an empty stomach and before bed. The drink can only be drunk fresh.
Water to cleanse the body
Another important product for cleansing the body is the familiar water. Spring or melt water is best for cleansing the body.
. The minimum volume of clean water consumed by a person should not be less than two liters. Exactly water, not juice or tea, but water.
For a more accurate calculation, use a formula where body weight is multiplied by a factor of 0.03. A simple calculation allows you to determine what a person weighs 100 kg. You must drink at least 3 liters of water per day.
It is recommended to drink the first glass of water immediately after waking up, on an empty stomach. It is also recommended to drink a glass of water half an hour before any meal.
. This will allow you to reduce the amount of food consumed, and will also have a positive effect on the functioning of the body as a whole. Under no circumstances should you allow yourself to feel thirsty. This has a detrimental effect on our body.
Stage No. 2 – cleansing the liver and kidneys
You need to prepare for this procedure in advance and be sure to undergo examination by a specialized specialist. Several popular methods will help with this:
- for two weeks, apply warm greek oil to the subcostal area at night;
- exclude meat, smoked, salted and fried foods from your diet;
- It is advisable to do an enema once a week.
Contraindications to such procedures and the use of traditional methods of liver cleansing are urolithiasis and gastrointestinal diseases. During the liver cleansing period, you must refrain from smoking, drinking alcohol, sour and spicy foods, as well as preservatives.
Rose hip
In the evening, you need to prepare a rosehip infusion: pour three tablespoons of ripe berries (can be dried) into 0.5 liters of boiling water and leave in a thermos overnight. In the morning, dissolve a teaspoon of sorbitol and xylitol in one glass of broth and drink on an empty stomach. After breakfast, drink the rest of the decoction in its pure form. Liver cleansing using this folk method should be carried out at three-day intervals for a month.
Melon and watermelon
This folk method of cleansing the liver can be called radical, since it involves taking only ripe melon and drinks (ideally green tea). Melons choose green varieties. You need to be on such a strict diet for two weeks.
A milder folk method of cleansing the kidneys and liver can be called watermelon. When cleaning with this method, it is permissible to consume other products, but the diet will still have to be adjusted - the ideal result will be achieved only with vegetarian cuisine.
Black radish
This is an old folk method of cleansing the liver. For course application you will need 10 kg of black radish. Root vegetables need to be divided into juice and cake by squeezing (you will need a juicer and a press). Store the juice in the refrigerator, take 1 tsp. after every meal. If at the beginning of the course you feel pain in the liver area, this is evidence of sand removal.
Warm heating pads at night will help pacify the pain. Gradually, the pain will disappear, and the single dose can be increased to 1 tbsp. l. The same dosage is recommended if there was no pain after the first dose.
The pulp after spinning is also used. It is fermented, after adding 300 g of bee honey or half a kilo of sugar. The entire substance is placed under pressure and placed in a dark, cool place. The intake of the cake begins after the radish juice runs out in the same doses as the juice.
