Questions posted in the The Addiction Forum have been answered by Steven Adelman, M.D. and by Richard C. Bozian M.D. F.A.C.P. of Harvard Vanguard Medical Group.

Question Title: bad hangovers

Forum: The Addiction Forum
Topic: Alcoholism

i have drank for several years i got hangovers but now no matter how little or how much i drink the next day i am beyond sick i will trow up sometimes 30 times run a fever and can't really even sit up without being dizzy what could make things go this bad i don;t drink all that often every few months or so
thanks

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Stacey,
Maybe your body is trying to tell you something! It sounds like your body has developed a sensitivity to alcohol, like an allergic response, if you will. Sometimes people will develop conditions of the stomach, liver or the pancreas (caused by alcohol most often) that make them very ill if they drink. In any case, your symptoms should cause you concern, and if you are having trouble staying away from alcohol, you should seek help from a medical or mental health professional. Withdrawal symptoms (hangovers) from alcohol worsen over time, even if a person isn;t drinking every day, but the fact that you experience such severe symptoms whenever you drink, suggests significant problems with alcohol. If you have not had a medical exam or physical in the last year, I suggest you make an appointment to do so, and tell them about these symptoms when you drink. Alcohol can destroy so much in a person's life, so I hope you'll follow up with this Stacey,

This information is provided for general medical education purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition. For more information see Dr. Adelman's website, conveniently hyperlinked below


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