A member asked:

Small amt alcohol (1/4 gl wine, etc) cause chills/sweats, headache, shaking, floating feeling. no flush, big person, caucasian, one drink rarely. why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Elise Sadoun answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Liver processing: Alcohol is processed in the liver, and it depends on a particular liver enzyme. If that enzyme is deficient, or your liver is impaired for some reason, alcohol can have a bad effect on you.

Answered 6/2/2018

4.4k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more