Question 1

which sort of symptoms is one likely to have after alcohol poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol poisioning: Is a serious & sometimes fatal consequence of drinking large amounts of alcohol in short period of time. It affects your breathing, gag reflex & heart rate, leading to coma. Needs emergency medical treatment thru breathing support, I.V. Fluids & vitamins.

Question 2

do you think i should go back to the hospital after alcohol poisoning?

Accepted Answer

If better, no: If you have recovered from your acute alcohol intoxication, don't have any concerning symptoms, and are able to eat and drink, then you should be okay. If you have any concern, you should see your regular doctor. If this is a recurrent problem for you, and you've wound up in the er for an alcohol related problem, speak to your doctor about a possible drinking problem.

Question 3

i'm still having trouble breathing after alcohol poisoning a few days ago, what could be wrong?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: You may have aspirated (food or other material going down "the wrong tube" into the bronchi rather than the esophagus) which can result in pneumonia.  You should be in a treatment facility right now, if you drank enough to poison yourself, rather than be at home.  You have a severe drinking problem, and it requires help, but would seek medical attention asap right now for breathing problem.

Question 4

will i ever be able to drink again after having alcohol poisoning and almost dying?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol poisoning: I think your question should be rephrased to "will i ever learn from my worst experience?". Take care of yourself.

Question 5

what to do about alcohol poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Go to a hospital: True alcohol "poisoning" is when you drink enough to not just fall asleep, but to go into a coma, and have your breathing slow down.  You would not be typing your question online if you were alcohol poisoned. If you are drinking large amounts of alcohol regularly, you at greater risk of cirrhosis, heart damage, pancreatitis, many kinds of cancer and other complications than you are of poisoning.

Question 6

what's considered alcohol poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Life-threatening: The person consumed a toxic amount of alcohol usually over a short period. Their blood alcohol level (bal) is so high it is considered toxic (poisonous). Person may be extremely confused, unresponsive, disoriented, have shallow breathing, & can even pass out or go into a coma. Alcohol poisoning can be life-threatening and usually requires urgent medical treatment. The amount varies per person.

Question 7

what are signs of alcohol poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Liver failure: Cirrhosis is classical, such as jaundice, large belly filled with fluid, etc.  But, from the perspective of a neurologist, tremors , incoordination, gait imbalance, numbness, weakness, confusion, disorientation, epileptic seizures.  Of course, coma, delirium. Sudden death.  Not a pretty picture.

Question 8

how to know if i have alcohol poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Wouldn't be typing: Alcohol poisoning causes sedation and ultimately coma, and if severe, respiratory depression, brain damage, other physical damage and even death.  If you are sitting and typing, you may be drunk (which is at one end of "poisoning") but you wouldn't be considered "poisoned." there was an old commercial that said- "if you are worried you might have an alcohol problem, you probably have one."get help.

Question 9

for how long does alcohol poisoning last?

Accepted Answer

A few hours...: ...Or until death, whichever comes sooner.

Question 10

is alcohol poisoning a long painful death?

Accepted Answer

Depends...: Dying of acute alcohol poisoning, as in the case of a youngster playing drinking games, is probably painless but is a terrible waste. Dying of the long-term effects of alcoholism involves either serious brain damage or the nausea, itching, and disfigurement of liver failure. Those who die of alcohol hurt others in the process and after. Thanks for choosing to use it wisely or not at all.

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