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I don't drink much but occasionally have a beer, but every time i drink just one, i get a headache, my face turns bright red and feels hot, and i just feel crappy, do you know why this is happening. ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Reaction to beer: You may be allergic to sulfites in the beer. Please stop- drinking beer - listen to your body.

Answered 8/14/2020

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Enzyme deficiency: Aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 deficiency inhibits the metabolism of a product of alcohol and causes the symptoms you experience. Consider it a blessing that will keep you from poisoning yourself with alcohol. Visit this site for info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcohol_flush_reaction Wish you good health!

Answered 8/14/2020

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A member asked:

I don't drink much but occasionally have a beer, but every time i drink just one, i get a headache, my face turns bright red and feels hot, and i just feel crappy, do you know why this is happening. ?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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