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B00M: If You Have A Hangover, Don't Bath Hot Water - Medical Expert Advises, Gives Remedy | READ DETAILS

Faith Ukanwa

May 17, 2021

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A Nigerian Medical practitioner, Doctor Olufunmilayo, has warned against running a hot bath after drinking alcohol.

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The popular doctor through his Twitter handle,@DrOlufunmilayo, said taking a hot bathe when you still have traces of alcohol in your system can lead to death.

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According to him, "a combination of hot temperature with alcohol in your system can make your heart have an abnormal electrical activity which can lead to sudden death.ÔÇØ

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@DrOlufumilayo tweeted;

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''Someone is just recovering from hangover of yesterday after many bottles and glasses of alcohol. They will make a mistake of going into the shower to have a hot water bath. DO NOT DO IT. DO NOT TRY IT. Taking a hot water bath with alcohol in your system can make you drop dead.

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IF you have a hangover: NEVER take a steambath or a hot shower. Professional medical opinion is a combination of hot temperature with alcohol in your system can make your heart have an abnormal electrical activity which can lead to sudden death. This is NOT a joke. Tell others.

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For the headaches and muscle cramps; Use some paracetamol, 2 tablets every six hours for one or two days would really help; For the fatigue and tiredness, Find a sugary food, glucose drink or carbohydrate rich diet like rice that can supply sugar and quick energy; NEVER take aspirin, ibuprofen, piroxicam, or any medication called a "non steroidal anti inflammatory drugÔÇØ after a hangover. The reason is because these medications can lead to stomach irritation, bleeding from the stomach, liver damage and vomiting of blood.

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Pls be careful.

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For the thirst and dehydration: Drink lots of water and fruit juice. That supplies you enough fluids to deal with the dehydration. Soda water is also okay. But stay away from caffeine or coffee drinks- there is no compelling proof that it helps with a hangover. It's a myth.

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And finally, When you have a hangover, Do NOT drink more alcohol, it doesn't solve the problem. It's a myth. Excessive regular alcohol drinking carries the risk of hangovers, alcohol addiction, obesity, weight gain, liver problems, kidney problems and death.''

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— Faith Ukanwa

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