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Alcohol Poisoning: Risks and Causes
Posted by GuestPoster in Health & Fitness
Alcohol poisoning happens when the body can no longer tolerate the level of alcohol in the body. This can be very serious and sometimes deadly. This usually affects heavy alcohol drinkers. However, even social and moderate drinkers can be affected. Plus, people who accidentally consumed alcohol containing products are at risk of being alcohol poisoned.
Alcohol poisoning symptoms may include confusion, stupor, vomiting and seizures, bradypnea, pallor, hypothermia and loss of consciousness which are slightly similar to alcohol withdrawal symptoms. But what are the causes and risk factors of alcohol poisoning?
As mentioned, this can be caused by too much alcohol intake, whether consumption is intentionally done or accidentally happened.
One may inadvertently ingest Isopropyl alcohol; this form of alcohol is found in rubbing alcohol, colognes, sanitizers, lotions and some cleaning merchandise. Another ingestion by mistake is taking in Methanol, this form is found in construction products like paints and solvents. Lastly, intentional ingestion of Ethanol, one that is found alcoholic beverages, mouth-rinse and some medications.
Risk factors on the other hand may vary. Age and sex of individuals may be considered, teenagers and adults, and mostly men consume more alcohol than any other age, also in these age groups, alcohol addiction and dependence may pursue. The older the person gets, the alcohol metabolism becomes slower. Do not wonder why children can be prone to alcohol poisoning, that is because they are small in size and has lesser weight, so the body absorbs alcohol much quickly. So in adults, thin and small individuals are more vulnerable to having alcohol poisoning. Alcohol and drug interaction may also be considered. Some medications increase the potency of alcohol so generally it will bring greater effect the body. Sometimes the individual’s tolerance level to alcohol will slightly matter. Truly, people who are used on drinking much may develop tolerance yet they are not exempted from alcohol poisoning. The volume and amount of alcohol intake is what really should be considered. Large amounts of alcohol at a habitual period increase the level of alcohol in the blood even if one already decided to stop.
So if you find yourself qualified for the risk and cause lists, then better control your alcohol intake or secure alcohol containing products at home. Don’t let alcohol ruin your life, drink moderately to celebrate it instead.
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