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Why Does Drinking Beer Cause Phlegm
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Does drinking beer cause gas?

Carbonation: One reason that beer could cause gas is due to carbonation. ...Read more
Phlegm (Definition)
Phlegm is the thick, sticky mucus secreted by the surface of the respiratory tract during a cold or other respiratory infection. The respiratory tract includes the nose and sinuses, throat, voice box, bronchi, and lungs. Phlegm is mucus that may contain bacteria, viruses, respiratory surface cells, and inflammatory cells. Normal mucus is not phlegm, but a protective layer secreted ...Read more
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Why does drinking alcohol cause a sore throat?

It doesn't: I'm not aware of any connection.
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Does drinking wine cause headaches?

Yes, in some people: Drinking red wine causes headaches in some people, but white wine doesn't cause a problem. The cause for "red wine headache" is uncertain, but is likely due to a chemical in red wine. Also, drinking beer, wine, or liquor causes flushing (red skin) and some headache, in people who get too much aldehyde (from alcohol metabolism) when drinking alcohol. The aldehyde problem is a genetic condition. ...Read more
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Why does wine sometimes cause wheezing?

Sulphites: Rarely, sulphites can lead to wheezing, especially in people with asthma, so that can be the reason. Sulphites exist in wine. ...Read more
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Does drinking wine cause constipation?

All: Forms of alcohol, beer whiskey wine are diuretics and dehydrate especially if taking alot. The dehydration does in deed contribute to constipation. Red or white wine, makes no difference. ...Read more
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Why does drinking wine affect me differently than drinking hard alcohol?

WINE: Beer = 5% alcohol content, wine=11-13%, liquor 45-50%. 1.Oz liquor=9.Oz of beer = 4.Oz of wine. Same deadly consequences to drinker and same mental destruction to everyone else in many generations as the gene is powerfully transferred from gen to generations to men-women. No alcohol. No choice. No alternative. No intent to disregard lives of innocent others in family. Stop deadly intent. ...Read more
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Why does drinking alcohol cause belly fat?

Calories: Alcohol-containing drinks have a surprising amount of calories ranging from 100 (light beer) to 300 (margarita) to 500 (pina colada). These are 'empty' calories and so do not fill you up. In fact alcohol can make you hungrier too. And some people who drink a lot may do less exercise too. ...Read more
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Does drinking soda cause prostatitis?

See below : Among the many factors that have an impact on prostate inflammation and can exacerbate prostatitis symptoms is stress and one’s choice of foods and beverages. The most common foods known to trigger prostatitis symptoms include: spicy foods, hot peppers, alcohol, acidic and citrus foods, caffeine, and carbonated beverages. Trial and error is required to best determine an individual’s own triggers. ...Read more
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Why does drinking either coffee and alcohol make me sick?

Don't know what: you mean by being "sick". Both can be hard on the GI tract. ...Read more
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Does drinking prune juice cause bad breath?

May or may not: Bad breath (halitosis) is usually a multifactorial occurrence. The most plausible cause is the luffy epithelial layer of the tongue, which can collect and hide millions of bacterias and chemicals, hence the bad taste or odor. Many foods and drinks can exacerbate such process. Other factors are accumulation of plaque & tartar build up between the teeth & restorations, cavities, & sinus drainage. ...Read more
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Why does my nosebleed after drinking alcohol?
Alcohol & Bleeding: Regular high alcohol consumption reduces platelet aggregation, hence prolongs bleeding time. Also, alcohol dilates blood vessels, and along with changes in blood pressure, you are more likely to bleed. ...Read more
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I sneeze when i drink liquor or beer. Does this mean i'm allergic?

Alcohol: A number of people react to alcohol, some sneeze, some get a stuff and / or runny nose and some break out in hives, you may have a vasomotor reaction to it. A visit to the allergist can provide you with the right prescriptions to treat your condition. ...Read more
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Does beer cause constipations?

Alcohol: Either beer, whiskey or wine and cafeine intake all dehydrate and can contribute to constipation. Cut these out and replace with 80-100 ounces of water, juices, gatorade type fluids and this should resolve. ...Read more
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Why does drinking sea water cause dehydration?

It does not: When you drink salty fluids you get thirsty because of the increase of salt level in blood. The thirst mechanism does not mean you are dehydrated. It makes you drink lots of water which will correct high salt in blood by diluting it back to normal. ...Read more
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Does beer cause constipation?

Dear and water: All alcohol can cause constipation depends on the amount and the amount of hydration that you accompanied the beer with. All things in moderation. ...Read more
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When i drink beer or wine my kidneys ache real bad. What is causing this? I hardly ever drink.

Doubt kidney pain: I highly doubt it's kidney pain. How do you know its your kidneys ? Keep yourself well hydrated. If pain persists in the the mid back (if that's where the pain is now) you will need further evaluation including a kidney sonogram. ...Read more
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Why does drinking coffee make me sleepy?

Do you have ADD or : Adhd? Caffeine can calm the add/adhd brain vice stimulating it. ...Read more
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Why does drinking cause diarrhea the day after?

Gastritis: There can be hypersecretion of gastric avis which in turn increases gastric motility leading to fiarrhea. ...Read more
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What alcoholic drinks doesn't cause heartburn and hangover?

None: Any type of alcohol, drunken to excess, can cause heartburn and hangover. If you're having trouble controlling the amount you drink, please talk with your physician and/or attend alcoholics anonymous: http://www.Aa.Org. ...Read more
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Does drinking beer cause gas?
Carbonation: One reason that beer could cause gas is due to carbonation. ...Read more
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Does drinking beer cause anus to itch? Because of the yeast? For the last 8 months my anus has been itching I do not know what it is...Sometimes i drink a lot of beer....I have messed with coke here and there and meth too...Its not burning or nothing jus

Risk : Risk factors: abuse of methamphetamines, Cocaine and alcohol. You are emotionally stressed to the point that you vomit. Question 1. Do you self administer methamphetamines rectal suppositories in your anus? Question 2. Do you have unprotected anal sex? Question 3: is your hygiene poor (as is seen with many methamphetamine abusers/ addicts)? Depending on the answers to these questions, those could be issues related to your anal itching. You may have a sexually transmitted disease involving your anus. Both Cocaine and methamphetamine can lead to intense itching. Hemorrhoids can cause anal itching. You may have parasitic worms causing your anal itching. Anal itching is called "pruritus ani". You live a high risk life style. I suggest that you see your doctor for a comprehensive physical examination. Most strongly recommend that you adopt a healthier lifestyle. ...Read more
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Can drinking beer cause small pupils?

No: opioids can cause small pupils, but alcohol does not. ...Read more
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Please tell me can drinking beer once or twice a week cause liver problem?

Unlikely: unless the once or twice a week has you consuming a sixpack plus? also, this is assuming that you have no underlying liver disease. ...Read more
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What to do if I have hyperpigmentation on both earlobes and they are dark. Can weed /drinking beer cause/worse hyperpigmentation ?

Do you smoke cigs?: Tobacco smoking is associated with hyperpigmentation in some people (smokers' melanosis). It is often on the lips and below the mouth, but it can be other places. It will go away in most people if they quit. I am not aware of any reports of this occurring with just marijuana or with drinking beer or any other alcoholic beverage. Iron overload(hemachromatosis)can do this but not just earlobe.See md. ...Read more
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Why Drinking beer causes redness on all over my body?
Possible allergy: While alcohol does cause dilation of blood vessels, there is a possibility of allergy to one or more beer ingredients, especially grains, modified grain proteins, hops, yeast, molds or barleys. Avoid ingesting a known allergen. The reaction can be serious. ...Read more
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I was diagnosed with high alp. Could it be caused by drinking beer?

Yes if you drink lot: High alkaline phosphate may be related to drinking beeer if you drink a lot that can cause toxicity to the liverl.The causes of elevated alp are 1liver conditions like infections, blockagefrom a gallstone or tumor, inflammation from medicines, drinking excessivelycausing liver damage 2bone diseases 3 growth sports in children 4 kidney disease, deficiency of vit d, pregnany, . ...Read more
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Can drinking beer cause weight gain?

It certainly can.: Any source of calories when taken in excess can contribute to weight gain. ...Read more
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I'm having mild mvp with mild regurgitation. Does smoking and drinking beer causes any problems in me. ...?

Yes: Smoking and excessive alcohol consumption have adverse effects on anyone including individuals with mitral valve prolapse. You're not particularly at higher risk because of the mitral valve prolapse though. ...Read more
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Does drinking beer while on antidepressants cause a deeper depression?

Yes!: Alcohol is a depressant on the nervous system, and the more heavily you drink the greater the risk of deepening the depression. Medication can both interact in dangerous ways with alcohol and alter the "high" you get from drinking, which can encourage greater consumption. . . Which, of course, can increase the risk of deeper depression. Not a good idea! ...Read more
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Will drinking beer cause a yeast infection?

No.: No. I don't know of any reason why consuming beer would cause the fungal infection, candidiasis. ...Read more
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Can drinking beer every day cause over all body pain in mussels and joints?

Yes,liver damage: You will have to do a blood test to make sure that there are not any problems with the liver(cirrhosis), connective tissue, arthritis. ...Read more
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What could cause a pounding heart after drinking beer?

Palpitations?: Some individuals could be alcohol intolerant and their blood pressure can drop as a direct reaction to drinking. Alcohol can also contribute to arrthymias in susceptible individuals possibly related to depletion of magnesium. If this occurs frequently or if your heart rate or rhythm actually changes with alcohol ingestion, you should see your physician. ...Read more
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What can snoting ritalin and drinking beer often do to a baby well a women is pregnant can this cause autism she was snoting ritalin every weekend and not sure how much she drank but people told me she was drinking was just woudering if this is why my son

Children with FASD's: Can have other neurodevelopmental or genetic disorders. Also, alcohol can cause abnormal fetal brain development. When frontal lobes are damaged, deficits in executive functions ( the ceo of the brain) can cause behaviors that look autistic in young kids. If < 3, he needs to be assessed by your stare's early intervention program; 3-5, call child find of your public school district. See below. ...Read more
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Left foot is always mildly swollen but swells up a lot when drinking beer. What could be the cause? Liver and kidney blood tests were fine.

Dilation of veins: Most likely you are fine and the swelling is just due to dilation of the veins in the leg and is caused by alcohol. But if its painful, you drink more than 5 drinks/day, you have protein in your urine (your doc may have checked a urinalysis) or you have had any injuries to your left leg then you may need to be seen and have someone look a little deeper. ...Read more
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How unhealthy is drinking beer daily?
Beer: Depends on quantity & duration. Long-term use in excess has physiological, emotional & social consequences. ...Read more
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Is drinking beer dangerous to your health?

Rational drinking: If you are not an alcohol dependant person, rational drinking entails not going over 30-50 grams of alcohol daily (one or two beers). People who drink beer heavily get more calories, excess fluid (might affect kidneys and heart), drinking more that two beers per hour might impair your performance, including driving, and continued drinking can cause alcohol dependence, as any other alcoholic drink. ...Read more
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Drinking beer or wine is good?

Not especially: Used moderately, drinking some beer or wine can be enjoyable and not dangerous to you. Still, it isn't particularly "good." some studies praise the polyphenols and flavonoids (cancer fighters) in red wine. Actually though, hot cocoa contains much more of those. Cocoa is healthier than milk chocolate, because it's minus the extra saturated fat. ...Read more
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Should i be running after drinking beer?

Not a great idea.: It is best to exercise alcohol - free. ...Read more
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