What gets rid of a hangover fast?
There is not an easy way. Taking aspirin, strong coffee and lost of fluids (water and squash) may help.
However unpleasant, most hangovers go away on their own, though they can last up to 24 hours.
What is a hangover?
A hangover is a group of unpleasant symptoms that can develop after drinking too much alcohol.
As a general rule, the more alcohol you drink, the more likely you are to have a hangover the next day. But there’s no magic formula to tell you how much you can safely drink and still avoid a hangover.
What are the symptoms of a hangover?
Hangover symptoms usually peak in the morning after a night of heavy drinking. Depending on what and how much you drank, you may notice:
- Fatigue and weakness
- Excessive thirst and dry mouth
- Headaches and muscle aches
- Nausea, vomiting or stomach pain
- Poor or decreased sleep
- Increased sensitivity to light and sound
- Dizziness or a sense of the room spinning, and shakiness
- Decreased ability to concentrate
- Rapid heartbeat.
When to seek medical help
Hangovers after a single night’s drinking go away on their own. Talk with your doctor if you’re concerned that frequent, heavy drinking may lead to serious alcohol withdrawal; or when regular hangovers affect your quality of life, including your personal relationships or your performance at work. Treatment for alcohol problems is widely available.
When it’s an emergency
More-severe signs and symptoms that accompany heavy drinking may indicate alcohol poisoning – a life-threatening emergency. Call 999 if a person you are with has been drinking heavily (or take them to A&E), if they shows signs of:
- Confusion
- Vomiting
- Seizures
- Slow breathing (less than eight breaths a minute)
- Irregular breathing (a gap of more than 10 seconds between breaths)
- Blue-tinged skin or pale skin
- Low body temperature (hypothermia)
- Difficulty remaining conscious
- Passing out (unconsciousness) and can’t be awakened.
Note. A person who is unconscious or can’t be awakened is at risk of dying. If you suspect that someone has alcohol poisoning — even if you don’t see the classic signs and symptoms – seek immediate medical care.
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