00:00Had a few too many drinks? You expect a hangover with nausea, headache, and thirst.
00:04But what if you feel these symptoms after just one drink?
00:07You might be developing an alcohol intolerance, which can arise out of nowhere.
00:12Unlike an allergy, which involves your immune system,
00:15intolerance means your body can't properly metabolize alcohol.
00:18Symptoms like flushing, nausea, heart palpitations, and a stuffy nose
00:22can be triggered by alcohol itself or ingredients like weed, barley, yeast, or histamine, reports the HuffPost.
00:28If you feel unwell after a small amount of alcohol, see an allergist.
00:33There's no specific test for alcohol allergy,
00:35but doctors can help distinguish between an allergy and intolerance.
00:39Alcohol intolerances can develop later in life,
00:41possibly due to genetics, medical conditions, or even COVID.
00:45The Mayo Clinic says that to prevent alcohol intolerance or allergic reactions,
00:49avoid alcohol or the specific beverages or ingredients causing the issue.
00:53For minor reactions, over-the-counter or prescription antihistamines
00:57may help reduce symptoms like itching or hives.
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