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What Are The Effects Of Consuming 1.25oz Of Scotch At 40%?
Question: What are the effects of consuming 1 .25 oz of Scotch at 40 %by with a body Weight of 181 lbs
Brief Answer:
Moderate intake but advancing age of 80 may cause symptoms.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. What you had is a moderate drink allowed under certain circumstances but for ages less than 65. According to medical literature a moderate drink is defined as a standard drink which is
- a 12 oz (355 ml.) beer with 5% alcohol (average for most U.S. beers).
OR
-A 5 oz. (150 ml.) glass of wine (12.5% alcohol).
OR
-1.5 oz. (45 ml.) of 80 proof liquor (40% alcohol).
Alcohol in any form at age of 80 in such high concentrated forms can be lethal and troublesome. It can result in gastrointestinal symptoms like gastritis, pancreatitis, hepatitis, liver failure. It can cause your heart problems like MI or angina and even stroke.
Although you took less but advancing age may reduce clearance so more effects could be noticed. Just keep an eye over your symptoms and if you feel any discomfort of any kind in your stomach or chest or talking , just talk to your doctor or go to ER. Avoiding alcohol in first place in future would be wise.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
Moderate intake but advancing age of 80 may cause symptoms.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. What you had is a moderate drink allowed under certain circumstances but for ages less than 65. According to medical literature a moderate drink is defined as a standard drink which is
- a 12 oz (355 ml.) beer with 5% alcohol (average for most U.S. beers).
OR
-A 5 oz. (150 ml.) glass of wine (12.5% alcohol).
OR
-1.5 oz. (45 ml.) of 80 proof liquor (40% alcohol).
Alcohol in any form at age of 80 in such high concentrated forms can be lethal and troublesome. It can result in gastrointestinal symptoms like gastritis, pancreatitis, hepatitis, liver failure. It can cause your heart problems like MI or angina and even stroke.
Although you took less but advancing age may reduce clearance so more effects could be noticed. Just keep an eye over your symptoms and if you feel any discomfort of any kind in your stomach or chest or talking , just talk to your doctor or go to ER. Avoiding alcohol in first place in future would be wise.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
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