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Can Overdose Of Red Wine Cause Short Breath?
Hello, I drank nearly a whole bottle of red wine last night and today I have passed feces twice and its been black. I have never noticed this before. Also, I have been suffering from tight chest, shortness of breath and light headedness, could this all be linked?
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Hi,
Black stools after a heavy consumption of red wine can occur due to the presence of tannins and other pigments. But if it persists, then it is a cause for concern as alcohol is often associated with bleeding in the gastro-intestinal tract, which results in black stools. Black stools due to gastric bleeding are very foul smelling. The light-headedness and other symptoms are due to alcohol withdrawal and will improve in a few days.
Best wishes.
Black stools after a heavy consumption of red wine can occur due to the presence of tannins and other pigments. But if it persists, then it is a cause for concern as alcohol is often associated with bleeding in the gastro-intestinal tract, which results in black stools. Black stools due to gastric bleeding are very foul smelling. The light-headedness and other symptoms are due to alcohol withdrawal and will improve in a few days.
Best wishes.
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