Question posted by kburrito on 14 March 2015
Last updated on 20 July 2021 by Bconway26
For the last couple months, whenever I drink enough alcohol to get even slightly drunk (which isn't a lot - I'm a lightweight) I always feel so sick the next day.
I throw up, and it's always bright yellow. It comes pouring out of me like a waterfall. This has only been going on for a couple of months but I'm concerned.
Can I do anything about it?
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I’m confused as to why people are on her just to bash others…clearly no life. Maybe this has nothing to do with alcohol consumption. Family member died of pancreatic cancer and wasn’t a regular drinker ….alcohol can aggravate a lot of things. The biggest problem here on this thread is people who need a job ..clearly..or a life. I hope you are feeling better
Sounds like gastritis or acid reflux. Stay away from irritants on your stomach lining. Certain foods and drinks can cause you to vomit bile or stomach acid such as alcohol, sodas, energy drinks, and coffee or foods such as fried foods, garlic, onions, and spicy foods in general. Take vitamins and electrolytes drinks such as Gatorade or Powerade to assist in the loss of potassium and sodium.
Same thing happened to me for the last two days after drinking 2 bottles of vodka so I got what I deserve
lol
Hi, I actually created an account to respond to this because I have the same problem. (And no it's not a drinking problem to the people below.) There's been times I've vommited for hours on end after just 2 glasses of wine with dinner - but then other times where I would drink heavily and feel fine the next day. It was extremely inconsistent and that's what was confusing to me. So I went to my doctor and he said that I was throwing up bile/acid because I probably had a stomach ulcer that I was irritating. I was stressed on a regular basis from work at the time, so my doctor thought that the stress may have triggered the ulcer to form, which was then irritated when I drank/ate certain foods. I would still see a doctor if I were you so that you can try to get to the bottom of it though. In the meantime stay away from anything acidic! It's very hard on your stomach lining. & if you have an occasion where you want to drink, try and stick to clear liquors (vodka, tequila) because they are easiest for your body to digest.
Whole lot of judgement on this thread...
This same thing happens to me. Sometimes, it would happen after drinking so little I didn't even feel a buzz (we're talking like one or two beers with dinner.) I would sometimes throw up bile well into the next day and would be unable to eat anything, yet other times when I had drank more alcohol nothing would happen. After describing this to my doctor (I would vomit an acidic bright yellow bile in the morning and then periodically throughout the next day and would be unable to keep food down) he told me that this was a reaction to being severely dehydrated before drinking. It's also exacerbated if you're running on an empty stomach because there is nothing to adsorb the bile that your body is pumping out to break down the alcohol.
My advice, which is what I was told, is just to make sure you drink more water. Staying hydrated was always an issue for me but now I am cognizant of how much I drink throughout the day and am sure to drink at least 2L prior to a night out. Making sure you have a good meal in you before hand as well.
Hope this helps you out a bit, I know how much that feeling stinks!
This was ABSOLUTELY helpful!!! All the OPINIONS on the thread are sooo unnecessary, some people really just wanted to know what is actually happening inside the body (including me)! Thanks so much for your info!!
It's your body telling you that it doesn't like alcohol. I would think that after a couple of times you would learn that your body is saying no more. If drinking alcohol is this important to you, then I would have to say that you either are or will shortly become an alcoholic and yes people have been known to die from this
That was the stupidest thing I've read in a while. This person isn't looking for life advice. They want to know what's actually going on biologically, as well as every other person who comes across this page. That's what this site is for! So keep your useless opinions on facebook, because nobody cares what you think.
This is such a dumb comment.
I second this. If I threw up bile after doing anything, I'd probably give it up. Let alone something we know negatively affects our bodies... no common sense anymore I guess.
You're an ignorant ass. I wrote a very long comment before this explaining my reasoning but realized it's lost on you.
It's been over a year, and jcolson still has the most virgin comment. Buddy either sports a fedora with his neck beard and plays competitive solitaire, or its a single mother with a pixie cut who consistently asks to speak with the manager.
Hi, it sounds like bile, which is produced by the Liver (which aids digestion) and is stored in the gallbladder - & then transferred to the duodenum when you eat... Does it taste bitter? When you drink alcohol it prevents the Liver from producing bile effectively and as the alcohol leaves your body (while you sleep), your Liver will start producing bile again and this is what you can vomit when the nausea kicks in
And you haven't learned that if you just don't drink you aren't sick the next day. What you can do is top drinking. It seems to me its a no brainer, if your behavior makes you sick stop the behavior.
Maybe it's associated with the liver, I would definitely consult with a Gastroenterologist.
Yep let's just stop the behaviour. No need to be such a dick
No need to be judgemental. Not all issues arise with abuse. It can be due to certain irritants and this person can only notice it with alcohol. This can be acid reflux or other gastrointestinal issues.
Wow
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