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The Reality Of Alcohol Poisoning by tlaret24(m): 8:57am On Nov 20, 2013 |
Posted by Ibukun Edu Alcohol poisoning is a very serious occurrence that could lead to a person’s death. This type of poisoning is caused by the consumption of large quantities of alcohol within a short period of time and occurs because consuming alcohol too quickly can affect a person’s breathing, body temperature, gag reflexes, and heart rate. Drinking too much in a short while can also lead to loss of consciousness. How to know when someone has alcohol poisoning their breaths become irregular they might faint vomiting skin becomes pale and clammy they become disoriented body temperature drops they might have a seizure breathing is slow When a person who is suffering alcohol poisoning is unconscious, it is important to get medical help as they could die at that stage. It is important to see a doctor before the symptoms degenerate. If you ever find yourself around a person suffering from alcohol poisoning, it is important to stay with them; such episodes usually come with gag reflexes that might cause the person to choke on their vomit and block their airways. While you should not try to make them vomit, if they do, keep them sitting up, with their back against a solid surface . If they need to lie down, turn them on their side(this is known to reduce chances of choking). What causes alcohol poisoning? Binge drinking is known to be the commonest cause of alcohol poisoning. During binge drinking, a person consumes a lot of different brands of alcohol in a short while. Sometimes, alcohol poisoning can result from binging that has gone on for a number of days; this is because even when a person has stopped drinking, alcohol is still released into their bloodstream form their stomachs and intestines, thereby causing a continuous rise in their body’s alcohol content. Normally, it takes the body at least an hour to process the alcohol content in one drink. As such, mixed drinks can contain more alcohol than is usually in one serving and take the body a longer while to process. Factors that increase the risk of alcohol poisoning When you had your last meal Alcohol tolerance levels A person’s weight and size Alcohol percentage in a drink When alcohol is combined with medication A person’s general health The amount of alcohol consumed Complications caused by alcohol poisoning Very low body temperature that could lead to a heart attack A person could inhale vomit into their lungs and not be able to breathe Seizures may occur as a result of sugar levels dropping too low Gag reflexes may cause choking Damage to the brain Dehydration Death Treatment of alcohol poisoning Intravenous supply of liquids to prevent dehydration Glucose and vitamins are usually administered to reduce the complications of the poisoning Positioning the person as described earlier to ease breathing and prevent choking In cases where a person has consumed dangerous amounts of alcohol accidentally, they may need to get their systems filtered professionally ton rid their body of the toxins and waste. There are some dangerous beliefs regarding alcohol poisoning that practise. Some people believe that by taking a long walk, you can increase the rate at which your body processes the alcohol; this belief is wrong. Some people believe they can reverse alcohol poisoning by sleeping it off, drinking coffee or taking a shower; none of these things work. You need to see a doctor. Preventing alcohol poisoning The first and most obvious prevention is to stay away from alcohol but because some types of alcohol are actually healthy when taken in small quantities, you can also drink safely and moderately (one drink a day). Younger people, especially teenagers who are experiencing their fist year in college and enjoying being free from home, need to understand that binge drinking, while it might seem like fun, can actually cut their lives short. They need to be made to understand that tolerance levels are different and competing with someone else who can keep going is by far, a bad idea. The one glass of wine that is usually prescribed as healthy for the heart, always goes with a meal, during or after your meal. This is because doctors understand the dangers that could follow drinking alcohol on an empty stomach. Also, when alcohol is taken, there’s really no need for you to rush it. Children are naturally inquisitive. Most people had their first taste of alcohol at home, when their parents were not looking. Some kids are not lucky enough to laugh about it later in life. It is important that parents learn to store alcohol far from where children will find it or lock it up somewhere. Mixing alcohol with medication Mixing alcohol with your medication can cause many problems from internal bleeding to difficulty in breathing. Some can cause nausea, dizziness and even heart problems. There are usually warnings on drugs that should not be taken on alcohol. If you cannot find anything that expressly states that you should not take alcohol with your drugs, don’t risk it.source nigeria telegram
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