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What Causes Headache After Drinking Alcohol?

I went to a wedding on saturday night, and of corse had a few drinks, but I didn't get too drunk, I didn't get to the point where I was throwing up. But on sunday starting from as soon as I got out of bed, my head would hurt when I stood up.Any time I stood up, after sitting/lying down I would get the same feeling, a pain in my head, and feeling a little off balance. Also when I turn my head quickly there is a pain in my head and again slight dizzyness, and also when I walk I feel a little off balance. I thought it would pass, and be gone by today, but unfortunatly it's not gone
Tue, 24 Feb 2015
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Hi,
I can understand your situation and i want to tell you that these are the classical symptoms of alcohol hangover. Most of hangovers will pass away within 24 hours, but in some cases it will persist, so you need not to worry.
I advise you to take plenty of water, fruit juices, coconut water or any soothing food. Take plenty of rest. Sleep, water and time are the three things which will remove hangover.
In future also, you will have to above take precautions while drinking alcohol to prevent future attacks of hangover. Never drink alcohol on empty stomach. Eat plenty of water.
Hope this will help you.
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What Causes Headache After Drinking Alcohol?

Hi, I can understand your situation and i want to tell you that these are the classical symptoms of alcohol hangover. Most of hangovers will pass away within 24 hours, but in some cases it will persist, so you need not to worry. I advise you to take plenty of water, fruit juices, coconut water or any soothing food. Take plenty of rest. Sleep, water and time are the three things which will remove hangover. In future also, you will have to above take precautions while drinking alcohol to prevent future attacks of hangover. Never drink alcohol on empty stomach. Eat plenty of water. Hope this will help you.