What causes cold after drinking?

In traditional Chinese medicine, alcohol is classified as a hot substance, so in the cold winter, people in extremely cold areas will drink alcohol to keep their bodies warm. Because the alcohol in wine promotes blood circulation in the human body, thereby raising the body surface temperature. However, some people experience the opposite effect on their bodies after drinking. They feel that their bodies are getting colder. So what causes the body to feel cold after drinking alcohol?

Alcohol stimulation causes drinking and chilling

Feeling cold after drinking is because after being stimulated by alcohol, the human body radiates a large amount of energy to the outside world per unit time, consuming stored nutrients in the body. When the effect of alcohol wears off, due to lack of sugar and the brain and heart are in a state of fatigue after alcohol, the human body will conserve energy by lowering body temperature, so the body will feel cold after drinking.

Drinking on an empty stomach causes chills

Feeling cold after drinking is also related to drinking on an empty stomach. When you drink on an empty stomach, your energy is insufficient and the large blood vessels in your body dilate under the effect of alcohol, which reduces the circulating blood volume and makes your body feel cold. In addition, people who are allergic to alcohol will also feel chills. This is because when they are allergic, their blood vessels will contract and microcirculation will weaken, which is also the reason why they feel chills after drinking.

Weak constitution causes chills when drinking

For people with weak constitutions, blood circulation throughout the body will speed up after drinking, and the body's heat dissipation will increase. After the heat is dissipated, blood vessels will constrict and they will feel cold. This group of people should supplement their body nutrition appropriately and do physical exercise every day to improve their condition.

Tips for drinking and getting cold:

Many people feel chills after drinking alcohol, which is normal, especially after drinking a lot of alcohol. The superficial capillaries of the human body are in a temporary state of contraction, so it is easy to feel chills. Generally, as time goes by, the capillaries will expand and return to normal. No treatment is needed. Just drink more water and eat some alcohol-resolving foods, such as pears, tomatoes, grapes, lemon juice, and honey water to let the body rest. Generally, it can return to normal. Don't drink alcohol for the time being, and remember to drink in moderation in the future.

Why do you feel chills after drinking? It is actually normal to feel chills after drinking! This is caused by your physical constitution or the wrong way you drink. Let’s all learn more about this!