My husband used to be able to drink beer, and really enjoyed it. A couple of years ago, he would sometimes get extremely hot and flushed after drinking certain beers. Now, it has progressed to where he can't drink any type of beer without SEVERE heartburn/reflux. Could this be an allergic reaction? To what, exactly? Can we treat it?
Thanks!
Becky
2006-06-29 06:45:27 · 21 answers · asked by Becky H 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
You can be allergic to beer because they store the barley, hops, etc. in silos...there can be mold that grows on them...you can be allergic to that...another aspect...biochemically...there is a pathway that makes acetaldehyde...basically MOST people have 2 enzymes, some asian people only contain 1 enzyme to get rid of the alcohol...this enzyme breaks down the poisonous acetaldehyde to something that the body can get rid off...that's why you can feel sick or drink half a beer and already feel buzzed. Basically, drinking is sort of like a controlled self-poisoning but your liver will detox it for you to a point since it has a lot of ability to regenerate...once the liver gets damaged, you get cirrhosis and basically your liver can't "filter" out the impurities produced by everyday living and eating, drugs...so you die...maybe this is too detailed, but its medicine.
2006-06-29 06:52:59 · answer #1 · answered by Confucius 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be the sulfites in the beer. Funny thing is It never bothered me then all of a sudden I would get sever headachs from beer. After a yr or two I tried it again and can drink most beers now. Some still affect me but most dont. I also had the same problem with wine. It seems that after stoping my drinking for a yr or two i was able to drink again
2006-06-29 13:49:37 · answer #2 · answered by chris m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible to be allergic to anything but chances are he's allergic to an ingredient in the beer. Does he have a problem with wheat? malt? hops, which is some kind of grain? The best way to treat it is to stop drinking it and stay away from anything else that contains the same products.
2006-06-29 13:50:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. There are many ingredients in beer that could cause an allergic reaction. I have a friend who is allergic to gluten. Which is found in Wheat , Barley and Rye. The main ingredients in beer.
2006-07-04 11:05:49 · answer #4 · answered by mikey4512002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a reaction to the types of hops used.
I myself get a severe headache after just one Budweiser.
Other beer manufacturers don't have the same effect.
2006-06-29 13:49:24 · answer #5 · answered by J.D. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See Becky, I told you it is possible! LOL
I don't have any issues with wines or even malt drinks. If he doesn't have mold allergies or has never had hops alone, it is probably the hops (like mine) that is causing the reaction. Your stomach can and will reflux anything that is disagreeing with it.
Good luck,
Cin
2006-06-29 17:47:28 · answer #6 · answered by Cindy B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have him switch to wine. it's much healthier and made from very different ingredients. beer is high in calories and gives you a 'beer belly'. heartburn is always a sign of an unhealthy diet. he should see this as his body trying to tell him to stop doing something unhealthy. besides, american beers are brewed with pigs blood, to speed up the brewing process. if he drinks the typical beers: coors, miller, bud, etc., it's no wonder it's making him sick.
2006-06-29 13:54:59 · answer #7 · answered by krys 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes
2006-06-29 13:48:21 · answer #8 · answered by blondieinlove 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard of hops allergy. Hops is a plant used in beer production. If wine doesn't affect him I might investigate and test hops.
2006-06-29 13:50:52 · answer #9 · answered by canuck 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be. actually,one of my closest friends is allergic to beer. but she gets hives, not heartburn/reflux. maybe you have a different type?
2006-06-29 13:49:07 · answer #10 · answered by Ekozi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋