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When i consume larger amounts of alcohol, my face is swollen for about two days afterwards and flushed. also about 2kg weigh gain which also goes?

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Recommend you: don't drink alcohol. You may be reacting to sulfites in wine & beer.

Answered 11/9/2017

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A member asked:

When i consume larger amounts of alcohol, my face is swollen for about two days afterwards and flushed. also about 2kg weigh gain which also goes?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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