“Drowsiness, headache, nausea”: the causes of non-alcoholic “hangover” are named

They didn’t drink alcohol, but in the morning there were all signs of intoxication on the face. There may be several reasons for this state of affairs. Edition StarsInsider led some of them.

So, one of the reasons could be dehydration. This condition is very similar to a hangover. For example, if you do not drink liquid for a long time, your head starts to hurt, you feel tired. One of the warning signs that you are not drinking enough water is dark urine and dry lips.

Also, a “false hangover” can cause an overdose or deficiency of caffeine. Nutritionists advise drinking a glass of water for every cup of coffee. If you are a coffee drinker and don’t really like to drink water, then you are familiar with symptoms similar to signs of a hangover: palpitations, drowsiness, headache, nausea, irritability.

In addition, hangover symptoms can occur if you have caught a very nasty intestinal infection. Often it occurs with a clinical picture of intoxication – vomiting, diarrhea, headache. In this case, it is very important to drink plenty of water and seek medical help.

Unpleasant sensations can also be caused by an imbalance of electrolytes. Recall that the main electrolytes in the human body are sodium and potassium. They are necessary for the functioning of muscles and nerves, normalization of blood pressure and hydration. Signs of an electrolyte deficiency can be similar to a hangover. Perhaps your body lacks certain minerals and needs to be replenished.

If you use medications or supplements to improve sleep quality, you may experience unpleasant hangover-like symptoms in the morning. The fact is that many drugs for insomnia have a sedative effect and can make you feel tired and weak.

It is also known that some antihistamines can cause drowsiness, headaches, dizziness, blurred vision, dry mouth, and even nausea.

Other causes include lack of sleep, anemia, migraines, pregnancy, liver or kidney problems.