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What Causes Headaches After Alcohol Consumption?

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Posted on Wed, 11 Jan 2017
Question: If I drink an alcoholic beverage, I get a severe headache a few hours later, how can I stop getting these headaches
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Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (52 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Ibuprofen or naproxen can be used.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and would try my best to help you.

I have noted your symptoms. For headaches after alcohol consumption, you can take ibuprofen or naproxen tablets.

Other measures that can help you are taking plenty of fluids/juices to avoid dehydration, taking food to avoid hunger/hypoglycemia and mild exercise.

I sincerely hope my reply has helped you.

I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
     
Best wishes,     
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX
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What Causes Headaches After Alcohol Consumption?

Brief Answer: Ibuprofen or naproxen can be used. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and would try my best to help you. I have noted your symptoms. For headaches after alcohol consumption, you can take ibuprofen or naproxen tablets. Other measures that can help you are taking plenty of fluids/juices to avoid dehydration, taking food to avoid hunger/hypoglycemia and mild exercise. I sincerely hope my reply has helped you. I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/