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I get really swollen feet when i drink alcohol + fast pulse (this is quite small amounts of alcohol), . why?
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Enzyme deficiecy: You could have alcohol dehydrogenase or aldehyde dehydrogenase enzyme deficiency.
Answered 6/10/2018
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Alcohol is a : Vasodilator, your feet are at the lowest point of your body...Gravity pools. I'd recommend you curb the alcohol intake.
Answered 10/23/2016
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