am i allergic to alcohol?

i am 23 yrs old and i am not an alcoholic or anything, sometimes at night after the kids r in bed, i'll drink wine (a coulple glasses) (chardoney?) or a couple mixed drinks  (usually vodka) recentely i have been getting hott flashes and they seem to kind of turn into like hives or red blotches starting on my face spreading to my chest and arms sometimes.... what could this be? am i allergic to alcohol or is it normal???

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

You could be having alcohol intolerance but nothing can be said with surety without a proper clinical examination.

You should avoid alcohol if it is causing your symptoms and take oral antihistamine medications for symptomatic relief.

Have you had allergic reactions in the past? Are you allergic to any other specific substances?

You could read more about the condition at the following link -

www.mayoclinic.com/health/alcohol-allergy/AN00818

It would help to take a vitamin B complex and also consult your doctor for your symptoms if they persist.

Post us if you have any other doubts and let us know about how you are doing.

Regards.