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Hangovers: Causes, Symptoms, and Remedies
TLDR Hangovers are caused by dehydration, electrolyte loss, and disrupted sleep patterns. Drinking vodka instead of dark alcohols can reduce the severity of hangovers, and remedies such as drinking water, eating fatty foods, and taking multivitamins can help alleviate symptoms.
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A hangover, or Vysalgia, is the uneasiness and pain that follows debauchery and includes symptoms such as headache, sensitivity to light and sound, diarrhea, loss of appetite, trembling, nausea, fatigue, dehydration, anxiety, trouble sleeping, weakness, and a poor sense of well-being.
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Vasopressin is a hormone that is blocked by alcohol, causing increased urination and dehydration, which is a major cause of hangover symptoms.
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Dehydration and the loss of electrolytes, including salt, potassium, and magnesium, contribute to hangover symptoms, along with the loss of glycogen and disrupted sleep patterns.
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Drinking vodka instead of bourbon or dark rum can significantly reduce the likelihood of experiencing a severe hangover, as the body's natural mechanisms for neutralizing toxins in alcohol are more effective with vodka and other light alcohols.
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Hangovers tend to become more severe around age 24, possibly due to hormonal changes, and vomiting can provide temporary relief by expelling alcohol from the stomach.
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Drinking coffee can alleviate a hangover headache, but it can also dehydrate you, so it's best to drink it along with plenty of water. Eating fatty, fried foods the next day can help with cravings but may also make you vomit, while bananas and eggs can help restore electrolytes and balance after a hangover.
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Drinking water with salt and sugar, fruit juice, and aspirin can help alleviate a hangover, but acetaminophen should be avoided due to potential liver damage, and aspirin may cause vomiting in some individuals.
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Drinking water and taking a multivitamin can help alleviate a hangover, as well as being aware of your drinking and pacing yourself, while eating before drinking and avoiding certain types of alcohol can also prevent feeling worse the next day.
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