Dr. Willie Ong Discusses the Things Behind A Face Turning Red When Drinking
FACE TURNING RED – Doctor Willie Ong discussed whether a face turning red when drinking a bad sign or not.
Undeniably, a drinking session with families and friends really come once in a while most especially to men. It usually happens when there are special occasions to be celebrated and everyone wants some catching-up conversation over some glasses.
Although alcohol is not really good for the body, a few glasses during special occasions only may not be that bad. However, do not drive after drinking no matter how little you drank.
During a drinking session, there are people whose faces instantly turn red as soon as they took what is on their glass. Is face turning red a bad sign? Dr. Willie Ong got an answer to it.
In a video, Dr. Willie Ong expressed that a face turning red during drinking session is a bad sign for those with high blood pressure. It is called “Alcohol Flushing Syndrome” and it indicates sensitivity to alcohol.
When it happens, the blood pressure rises and there is a bigger chance of getting a throat or an esophageal cancer. Aside from the changes in the facial color, here are the other symptoms of the said condition:
- flushed skin
- nausea
- headache
- rapid heart beat
- restricted breathing
- dizziness
- sweating
- itchy skin
In the video, Dr. Willie Ong expressed that it is best to lessen or avoid drinking to also prevent this syndrome. When it can’t really be avoided, the doctor advised to drink slowly.
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