Veisalgia

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Contents 1 Introduction 2 Etiology 3 Epidemiology 4 Pathology 5 Clinical-manifestations 6 Management 7 More General Terms 8 References

Introduction

• from the Norwegian word kveis = 'uneasiness following debauchery' the Greek word algia = pain

Etiology

• occurs after consumption & complete metabolism of alcohol

Epidemiology

• occurs in 75% of individuals who drink to intoxication

Pathology

• occurs when blood alcohol levels are diminishing
• tends to peak as blood alcohol levels approach 0
• increased ADH & aldosterone levels
• ADH levels directly related to severity of hangover
• metabolic acidosis
• no good evidence the acetaldehyde plays a role

Clinical-manifestations

• headache
• nausea
• dizziness
• xerostomia
• malaise
• fatigue

Management

• adequate hydration
• NSAIDs may reduce headache
• prickly pear cactus prophylactically may prevent some of the symptoms of hangover

More General Terms

• toxicity; poisoning; overdose

References

Prescriber's Letter 11(11):65 2004  Treatments for Alcohol Hangover Detail-Document#: [1] (subscription needed) [2]

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