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Why my eyes are getting red & heartbeats are increase after drinking only 45ml alcohol?

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Dr. Mark Golden answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Red eyes and alcohol: The eyes become red after drinking because alcohol is a vasodilator. I suggest that you see your primary care doctor in reference to the increased in your heart rate.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 10/8/2017

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