New research suggests that while dehydration is a common symptom of hangovers, drinking water before, during, or after alcohol consumption may not significantly reduce hangover severity. Studies found that water intake did not noticeably impact hangover intensity or thirst levels.
'The only foolproof way to avoid a hangover is not to drink. If you do, keep in mind that the amount needed to cause a hangover varies per person, but drinking less reduces your risk.'
The belief that dehydration is the primary cause of a hangover has most reaching for the tap. And so, many will drink excessive amounts of water, which can be its own problem, to curb the agonising symptoms of a hangover. Some will drink water in between alcoholic drinks or be sure to drink plenty of water before they go to bed.
If water has little impact on the severity of a hangover, why do hangovers occur and what can be done about them when the morning after is unbearable? Hangovers affect every person differently. Symptoms can range from fatigue, weakness, light-headedness and vertigo, to excessive thirst, dry mouth, muscle aches, nausea and stomach pain. Many people are also affected by the most common symptom of headache and sensitivity to light and sound, with others reporting anxiety, irritability, sweating and increased blood pressure.
Dr Ali suggests avoiding binge drinking first of all. “To reduce health risks, follow the HSE’s low-risk alcohol guidelines,” she advises. This means for women, no more than 11 standard drinks per week, and for men, no more than 17 standard drinks per week. Dr Ali also suggests spreading drinking over the week, with two to three alcohol-free days, and limiting to a maximum of six standard drinks on any single occasion. “Drinking less further lowers the risk of alcohol-related health problems.
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