This Is Why You Purge After Drinking Alcohol

There is a very high possibility that you have noticed that after a night of drinking alcohol, you wake up the next morning with a pounding head, a dry mouth and an unscheduled visit to the toilet that is more frequent than usual.

If you notice some form of unusual pooping patterns after a night of drinking alcohol, it’s definitely not your imagination that is at work. The effects of alcohol actually creates the perfect storm for diarrhoea.

The fact is there are actually many issues at play to make you feel the way you feel. First of all, alcohol can irritate the lining of your intestines, which not only makes them leak fluid into your gut, but also makes their muscle contractions stronger and more frequent.

The contractions that occur are what triggers your urge to go to the toilet, as they move waste through your system.

If the contractions that occur in your gut are on overdrive, they might be pushing your poop out before your intestines have the chance to absorb extra water from your waste. The result of this is that you will be pooping out loose, watery stool before it’s well-formed.

On top of becoming leaky and overly active, your irritated intestines may have trouble doing their usual job of absorbing fluid when you’re drunk, leaving your poop in its pre-dehydrated state.

This will usually result in too much fluid exiting your digestive system, too little fluids being absorbed, and your gut working overtime to push things out the door.

The source of your runs may extend beyond intestinal irritation, too. Alcohol can kill off the good bacteria in your intestines which could alter the balance of the microorganisms, leading to a higher concentration of the bad bacteria.

That’s a problem, since too many of the bad bacteria can further impair your intestines’ ability to absorb water. More so, too much alcohol can also stimulate the production of acid in your stomach which is yet another fluid mixed in with the stool.

It’s also possible that it’s not only the alcohol content in your gut that’s causing you to visit the toilet more than you should. The other components of the drink may also be playing a part, too.

For instance, if you are sensitive to gluten or you have problems absorbing carbohydrates, drinks like beer or sugary cocktails may further irritate your gut, making the symptoms even worse.

Some people may also experience intestinal distress with artificial sweeteners, which can be found in sugar-free mixers.

If you want to avoid diarrhoea as a result of drinking alcohol, first start by keeping your intake in check. Stick to the daily recommended limit of no more than two drinks a day. The more you drink, the worse your gut irritation will be.

Also, make sure to alternate each drink with plain water, too. Staying hydrated can help dilute the alcohol in your system, making its effects less pronounced. And if you notice having digestive distress with drinks high in carbohydrates, it is best you switch to something with low-sugar such as a single malt, instead.

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