Can alcohol give you a fever?
Sometimes after a heavy night of drinking, I wake up feeling really hot and feverish, but then it goes away. Is it possible for alcohol to actually cause a temporary fever?
7 answers
9 months ago
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Actually yaar, sometimes when I drink too much, my body feels super hot the next day, almost like a fever. But a proper high fever might be an infection or alcohol withdrawal. Better to check with a thermometer instead of guessing, actually.
9 months ago
Oh, that sounds awful! Usually, after drinks, I just crave spicy biryani, but a fever would totally ruin the vibe. Maybe the ice in your drinks was contaminated or you caught a cold at the party? Stick to warm soups for now!
8 months ago
In my fifties, even a late-night dinner gives me a headache, but a fever after drinking? That sounds like your immune system throwing a tantrum. Either you have caught a bug or your body is tired of handling the toxins. Rest up!
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7 months ago
Alcohol puts a lot of stress on your liver and digestive tract, which can sometimes manifest as a warm, feverish feeling. Eating light khichdi and avoiding heavy or oily foods will help your body recover faster from the toxin overload.
5 months ago
I am not an expert, but having PCOS has taught me how alcohol can trigger inflammation in the body. This inflammation might make you feel feverish or fatigued. It is always safer to consult a doctor if the temperature is high.
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5 months ago
Yes, alcohol can cause dehydration and inflammation which raises body temperature. Make sure you drink plenty of water and rest.
4 months ago
This literally happened to me last weekend. I woke up with a 100-degree fever after a night of heavy drinking, and my doctor said it was acute gastritis caused by alcohol. If your fever stays high, please get checked for an infection.