When this happens, your immune system overreacts because it sees the allergen as foreign. Your body creates antibodies to fight the allergen the way it would a pathogen. More severe symptoms of a beer allergy include shortness of breath, swelling of the throat or tongue, and loss of consciousness. What causes alcohol intolerance? The immune system perceives […]

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This serious condition occurs when toxins from alcohol build up in your blood so fast your kidneys can’t maintain the proper fluid balance. Though it’s reversible with treatment, it can increase the risk of developing chronic kidney disease. Chronic alcohol consumption induces profound injury in several organs that may affect and aggravate the deleterious effect […]

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