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What Causes Facial Flushing After Consuming Alcohol?

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Posted on Tue, 7 Apr 2015
Question: Is it normal for my cheeks to turn red while consuming alcohol
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Answered by Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (50 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
May indicate alcohol intolerance

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Thanks for using HCM.
Cheeks turning red or facial flushing after consuming alcohol could indicate alcohol intolerance. It may also also indicate that your body is not metabolising alcohol properly.
Sometimes this kind of reaction occur when you take certain medications like metronidazole while drinking alcohol.

I hope that answers your question.
Let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards,
Dr.Barani
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What Causes Facial Flushing After Consuming Alcohol?

Brief Answer: May indicate alcohol intolerance Detailed Answer: Hi there, Thanks for using HCM. Cheeks turning red or facial flushing after consuming alcohol could indicate alcohol intolerance. It may also also indicate that your body is not metabolising alcohol properly. Sometimes this kind of reaction occur when you take certain medications like metronidazole while drinking alcohol. I hope that answers your question. Let me know if you have any more questions. Regards, Dr.Barani