5 Things Not to Do After Drinking
Throughout the thousands of years of China's civilized development, the evolution of alcohol and culture has been largely parallel. Our country is the homeland of alcohol and the birthplace of alcohol culture, and is one of the earliest nations in the world to brew alcoholic beverages. Alcohol is also one of the most common beverages in daily life. Moderate drinking can not only enhance the fun but also be beneficial to health. However, alcohol also causes 1.8 million deaths annually, and a significant portion of these are related to carelessness after drinking. So, what are some things that should not be done after drinking?
1. Don't go to sleep immediately after drinking
Alcohol is metabolized by the liver. Going to sleep right away slows down the body's metabolism, which is detrimental to the liver and can easily lead to alcoholic liver disease. It is recommended to wash your face with cold water after drinking and then sit and rest for a while. For those who have consumed too much alcohol, do not let them fall asleep naturally. In cases of severe alcohol poisoning, they might not wake up. In such situations, family members should stay by their side, waking the intoxicated person every two hours to give them a little plain water or honey water until they are completely sober.
2. Don't take hangover medicine after drinking
Hangover medicine can temporarily relieve the symptoms of being drunk, but in reality, it prolongs the duration of intoxication. It is recommended to drink plenty of water. Additionally, you can drink sports drinks to replenish electrolytes, drink low-acidity orange juice to supplement vitamin C, and maintain blood sugar levels.
3. Don't sleep on an electric blanket after drinking
When you have consumed too much alcohol, your body's temperature regulation function is disrupted, leading to increased heat loss and making you feel cold all over. At this time, you should keep warm, but do not sleep on an electric blanket, especially if you suffer from hypertension, coronary heart disease, or other cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. After drinking, blood vessels dilate, heart rate and metabolism increase, and blood pressure rises, which can easily induce diseases like myocardial infarction and angina pectoris. If you feel cold, you can keep warm with a down comforter or a hot water bottle, and drink more warm water, but make sure the temperature is not too high to avoid scalding.
4. Don't drink large amounts of coffee after drinking, as it can worsen dehydration
Also, avoid strong tea, as it can over-stimulate the heart and is not good for the kidneys. Don't drink soda, as it will speed up the body's absorption of alcohol, which is harmful to the liver and can also induce acute gastritis, among other issues.
5. Don't take fever reducers after drinking
Alcohol can have a chemical reaction with most medications and produce toxic substances. This is especially true for fever reducers; the acetaminophen in them can produce toxic substances that can cause liver inflammation and even permanent damage. If you need to take medication, it is recommended to take ibuprofen one hour in advance the next morning. Furthermore, it is best to avoid cephalosporin antibiotics (such as "Cephalosporin"), hypoglycemic drugs, and antihypertensive drugs.