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What do you suggest if my face turns red after i drink alcohol?

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Dr. Philip Gilly answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Some people are ...: oversensitive to the effects of alcohol. There is a genetic variation that alters the usual metabolism and causes a "flushing reaction".

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/29/2017

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