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No. However - drinking causes one to "feel hotter" and therefore wearing less clothing resulting in a lower core temperature than usual.
Actually, it does make you lose body heat. The blood vessels close to your skin dilates,(widens) allowing more blood going to your skin, thus losing body heat. You feel hotter because the nerves close to your skin, (The ones that feels the heat) still felt heat, so it assumes that you're actually hot while you are losing your heat.
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In what condition could drinking alcohol lead to hypothermia?
damp, wet and cold conditions.
In what conditions could drinking alcohol cause hypothermia?
body temperature actually decreases.people who drink and then go out into the cold weather are at increased risk for hypothermia
How could alcohol lead to hypothermia?
It speeds the radiation of heat from the body, thus cooling it.
Because alcohol dilates blood vessels a person who goes outside in cold weather after drinking risk?
hypothermia
How do you overcome hypothermia?
The easiest way would be to get out of the cold. Hypothermia can be alleviated somewhat by wearing several layers of clothing, eating more carbohydrates (or more calories generally), and taking cover from the wind. The symptoms of hypothermia can be alleviated by drinking alcohol, but this is actually dangerous because alcohol actually causes death from hypothermia to occur more rapidly by inhibiting the body's protective response.
Can binge drinking lead to alcohol posoning?
Yes, it enough alcohol is consumed too rapidly. That;s why it's a good idea to avoid drinking games.
How does the consumption of both drinking water and alcohol impact overall hydration levels in the body?
Consuming drinking water helps to hydrate the body, while alcohol can lead to dehydration. Alcohol is a diuretic, meaning it increases urine production and can lead to fluid loss. Therefore, drinking water alongside alcohol can help maintain hydration levels in the body.
What are the risk of drinking alcohol?
There are no risks to drinking alcohol in moderation. However, the abuse of alcohol, especially over a period of years, can lead to brain damage, liver failure and damage the central nervous system.
Can you get drunk from drinking rubbing alcohol?
Rubbing alcohol is extremely poisonous and if ingested it will lead to headaches nausea, vomiting, anesthesia and coma. <><><><> Above is good answer. Rubbing alcohol is isopropyl alcohol, which is poisonous. DRINKING alcohol is ethyl alcohol.
Can heavy alcohol drinking cause a kidney infection?
No. However, alcohol is a diuretic, and heavy drinking will insure that you are dehydrated. This can stress the kidneys and lead to problems that could include infection.
What happens if you drink alcohol in the desert?
Drinking alcohol can speed up the process of dehydration and lead to serious health issues.
Which can impair your ability to think clearly and therefore lead to risky behaviors?
drinking alcohol
