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My boyfriend drank alcohol for 2 days straight with no eating or other liquids. now his tongue feels dry even while drinking liquids and no appetite?
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Dehydration: Dehydration symptoms are likely since alcohol is a diuretic and there has been a loss of body fluids with no replacement. Drink sports drinks or coconut water to rehydrate. Symptoms should ease up rapidly.
Answered 10/29/2016
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Dehydration: He is severely dehydrated from the alcohol and need a lot of fluids, if he is weak and dizzy he may need intravenous fluids.
Answered 8/12/2013
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