Question 1

drinking red wine and mixing it with red bull .  is this dangerous? my sister drinks 5 or 6 glasses a day.  will this cause diarrahea?

Accepted Answer

Yes..: Yes it could cause diarrhea but more importantly mixing drinks like this can be dangerous and 5 to 6 glasses a day seems to be excessive.  I would suggest she seek some help to stop.

Question 2

can red wine trigger a migraine? is it possible for red wine to trigger migraines more than white wine?  what would be the cause of this?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The sulfites in the wine may be a trigger for some people.

Question 3

does red wine cause urine to have a strong odor?

Accepted Answer

No: Red wine should not change the odor of your urine.

Question 4

does red wine cause migraines? i get migraines about once a month and have noticed that i've gotten a migraine twice after drinking red wine the night before. could this be why i'm getting the migraine?

Accepted Answer

Red : Red wine contains a substance called tyramine, also found in aged cheeses, and some processed meats.  It is a common trigger of migraine headaches.  There are also many other triggers of migraine headaches, so while i can't say whether the red wine is the cause, it is certainly a possibility.  There are many other food and behavioral triggers as well.  Speak to your doctor about other common triggers to avoid and treatment options for migraine headaches.

Question 5

does red wine cause constipation?

Accepted Answer

Yes and No: Any alcohol, red or white wine, beer, liquor, can cause constipation and /or diarrhea or other GI problems. Sulfites in wine are also a major culprit.

Question 6

if you drink a lot of red wine and vomit black what causes this?

Accepted Answer

Wine and emesis: You need to see your internist and have GI testing done as the symptoms may be serious.

Question 7

does red wine cause urine to be colored?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes it certainly could.

Question 8

can red wine cause stools to be dark?

Accepted Answer

Reviewed several: Sites that indicate that red wine can cause dark stools. If stool is black, tarry and malodorous please have that checked asap as it could be related to GI bleeding.

Question 9

is is ok for a post menopausal woman to have 2 glasses of red wine occasionally? not nightly! does 2 glass  occasional use cause damage to the heart?

Accepted Answer

Ok for wine: Your description of occasional 1-2 5oz glasses of wine should be fine, and not cause any damage to the heart.
You may have seen reports,of health benefits from a single glass,of,wine due to reservatrol from grape,skins. Enjoy!
Regardless, I have noticed some patients interpret that if one glass of good many must be better! That is not the question you asked, or my response.

Question 10

i had zoom done.want to keep white:no coffee, tea, red wine. chiccory in coffee substitute? chocolate? other stain causes avoid? please tell every food/drink to avoid.
am looking for a caffine substitute now of course! lol. chiccory ingredient just as bad

Accepted Answer

Some : Some foods and beverages that can cause heavy staining include: red wine, coffee, black teas, cherries, grape juice, blueberry juice, soy sauce, cranberry juice , balsamic vinegar, tomato sauce,  dark colas, popsicles  and curry. Foods with high acid content impact your teeth as well as tobacco (smoked or chewed).   Chicory is reported to cause a lot of darkening.

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Drinking red wine and mixing it with red bull . is this dangerous? my sister drinks 5 or 6 glasses a day. will this cause diarrahea?

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Can red wine trigger a migraine? is it possible for red wine to trigger migraines more than white wine? what would be the cause of this?

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Does red wine cause urine to have a strong odor?

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Does red wine cause migraines? i get migraines about once a month and have noticed that i've gotten a migraine twice after drinking red wine the night before. could this be why i'm getting the migraine?

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Does red wine cause constipation?

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If you drink a lot of red wine and vomit black what causes this?

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Does red wine cause urine to be colored?

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Can red wine cause stools to be dark?

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Is is ok for a post menopausal woman to have 2 glasses of red wine occasionally? not nightly! does 2 glass occasional use cause damage to the heart?

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I had zoom done.want to keep white:no coffee, tea, red wine. chiccory in coffee substitute? chocolate? other stain causes avoid? please tell every food/drink to avoid. am looking for a caffine substitute now of course! lol. chiccory ingredient just as bad

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