2007-03-17 09:31:38 · 15 answers · asked by : > ) 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
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2007-03-17 09:34:29 · answer #1 · answered by lori b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, the answer is no. We do not have allergies to alcohol. We do, however; have different tollerances of alcohol that can look like allergic reactions, but are not really. Real allergic reactions involve the immune system and alcohol reactions do not. This has been tested and proven.
We don't have an IgE test for alcohol because you don't develop antibodies to it. If you don't develop antibodies, no allergy can be formed.
You can find answers at my works website: Mayoclinic.com
Alcohol can cause a variety of immediate adverse effects on the body. Studies show that some people are more sensitive to these effects than others are — although this doesn't mean that they have an alcohol allergy. A true allergic reaction involves the immune system.
Alcohol can cause headache, rapid heartbeat and nausea. Some people are especially sensitive to the stomach-irritating effects of alcohol and may develop heartburn, abdominal pain and even vomiting. Alcohol can also increase blood flow to parts of the body, such as the skin and the lining of the nose. This may result in warm, red, sometimes itchy skin, as well as nasal congestion. Rarely, a person may have sensitivity to the preservatives used in some wines and beers.
Many people of Asian descent experience an unusual flushing reaction after drinking alcohol — even in very small amounts. This is caused by a genetic disorder in which the body is unable to break down alcohol completely. Some research suggests that people who experience alcohol flush reaction may be at increased risk of alcohol-related conditions, such as cancer of the esophagus and liver disease.
The only solution to all of these problems is to avoid alcohol.
2007-03-17 17:22:53 · answer #2 · answered by LABSCIENCEROX 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I know someone who is.
This person can be in bed for a week with severe sickness after just one drink. She can't wear perfume or anything else that contains alcohol. If she eats at a restaurant, she has to make sure none of the food has alcohol in it e.g. wine or brandy sauce.
2007-03-17 20:07:10 · answer #3 · answered by Nicurious 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the ingredients in the alcohol can give a bad reaction to the person drinking it.
2007-03-17 16:35:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. About a quarter of all South East Asians are. My wife is Asian and she is allergic. (great for me coz I can save a fortune!!!)
2007-03-17 16:36:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you mean to drink, yes it can be or rubbing alcohol also. I can't take alcohol internally and I am glad that I can't.
2007-03-17 16:36:29 · answer #6 · answered by Dale 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely - possible also to be intolerant, without being allergic.
2007-03-17 16:35:22 · answer #7 · answered by Uncle John 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can be allergic to ANYTHING.....even alcohol.
2007-03-17 16:34:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can but they're unusual. You could get a test in the docs- they're pretty painless- that's if you think you have the allergy.
2007-03-17 16:36:13 · answer #9 · answered by Mageezer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes...I heard about this guy who was allergic to beer....2 sips of beer got him sick (vomiting, headache..etc)
2007-03-17 16:39:38 · answer #10 · answered by GD-Fan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I once met a guy who drank and he came down with hives because of it! So absolutely it is.
2007-03-17 16:37:30 · answer #11 · answered by radiancia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋