Hangover
Symptoms
Hangover is characterized by headache, dry mouth, fatigue, nausea, dizziness, and feeling shaky and/or sweaty.
Cause
Excessive intake of alcohol causes hangover due to:
- Dehydration by stimulating the kidneys to produce urine. This may cause dizziness and dry mouth
- Irritation of your stomach lining leading to nausea and/or vomiting
- Low blood sugar leading to dizziness
- Expansion of blood vessels leading to headache
Self-Care
- Sip fluids, fruit juice or soup
- Eat crackers, dry cereal, toast
- Take an over-the-counter medicine for headache
- Rest
To lessen the severity of a hangover:
- Eat something before drinking
- Drink water/soda between alcoholic drinks
- Drink only one kind of alcohol
- Avoid drinking games
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hangovers/DS00649
Web MD Hangover Information