Long term side effects of alcohol poisoning?!
Long term side effects of alcohol poisoning?
On my 21st birthday (which was about 5 months ago) I think I suffered from minor alcohol poisoning. I was throwing up and crying because it felt like my stomach was being ripped out, etc. etc. I made it through the night without having to go to the hospital, but now it seems everytime I drink even a lick of alcohol my stomach just turns in knots and I get severely nauseous.
I'm just curious if these are long term effects or if it will go away in time. Obviously I pretty much never drink now because of it.
Answers:
Some people have toxic reactions to alcohol. You may be one of them. Really, it's not that bad if you can't drink. You can save your health.
Your stomach has a very good memory, obviously better than your brain.
Don't push it but when your stomach allows you to drink again, moderate your intake.
The real long-term effect of alcohol poisoning is death.
Alcohol Poisoning: A Medical Emergency How can you tell if someone is about to become a victim of alcohol poisoning?
And if they are what can you do to help?
Signs and Symptoms:
Unconscious or semiconsciousness.
Slow respiration (breaths) of eight or less per minute or lapses between breaths of more than eight seconds.
Cold, clammy, pale or bluish skin. In the event of alcohol poisoning, these signs and symptoms will most likely be accompanied by a strong odor of alcohol. While these are obvious signs of alcohol poisoning, the list is certainly not all inclusive.
Appropriate Action:
If you encounter a person who exhibits one or more of the signs and symptoms CALL 911. Do what you would do in any medical emergency--call immediately.
While waiting for 911 emergency transport, gently turn the intoxicated person on his/her side and maintain that position by placing a pillow in the small of the person's back. This is important to prevent aspiration (choking) should the person vomit. Stay with the person until medical help arrives. If a person appears to be "sleeping it off" it is important to realize that even though a person may be semi-conscious, alcohol already in the stomach may continue to enter the bloodstream and circulate throughout the body. The person's life may still be in danger. If you are having difficulty in determining whether an individual is acutely intoxicated, contact a health professional immediately--you cannot afford to guess.
So after reading this I'm not sure you had alcohol poisioning. Could be you are intolerant to alcohol and that's what caused your problem. If so, then you need to drink 'virgin' drinks (no alcohol) or juice or water and have a GREAT time!
Just say no!