Heart rate after drinking 120

Drinking is an action that can seriously affect normal physiological behavior, so even in special occasions, it is not appropriate for everyone to drink excessively. Drinking alcohol can also cause a series of uncomfortable reactions in the human body, among which blushing and heart discomfort are the two most common reactions. I believe that most people will obviously feel their heartbeat is gradually accelerating after drinking. What if the heartbeat reaches 120 after drinking?

Why does my heart beat faster after drinking alcohol?

Because alcohol can dilate blood vessels, drinking alcohol will promote blood circulation, causing blood volume and blood flow rate to increase, putting a greater burden on the heart, so the heartbeat will accelerate. This is normal.

Especially after drinking a lot of alcohol, the human body's blood vessels expand a lot, which is equivalent to increasing the capacity of the blood vessels, but the amount of blood does not change. This causes the whole body to be in a state of low blood pressure, and the blood returning to the veins is less than the amount of blood pumped by the arteries. Therefore, in order to meet the body's blood needs, the heart can only increase the flow of blood by speeding up the beating speed, which leads to an accelerated heartbeat after drinking, and you can even feel this acceleration yourself.

The effect of alcohol on the human body is related to the amount. Small doses can cause excitement, so there is no need to worry if there are no other discomforts except for an increased heartbeat. However, large doses can inhibit the brain center. If the dosage is increased, the human body will be in an unconscious state.

Is it normal to have a heart rate of 120 after drinking alcohol?

The normal heart rate is 60-100 beats per minute. When the sinus rhythm rate of an adult exceeds 100 beats/minute, it is called sinus tachycardia, which can be seen in smoking, drinking tea or coffee, drinking alcohol, physical activity and emotional excitement, and certain pathologies such as fever, hyperthyroidism, anemia, shock, myocardial ischemia, heart failure, etc.

An increased heartbeat after drinking is a sign of sympathetic nerve excitement and is very common. The key is to see if there are any uncomfortable symptoms of palpitations and electrocardiogram findings. Identify the cause of the rapid heart rate. If it is sinus tachycardia, no treatment is required. However, if the rapid heart rate is caused by other arrhythmias, antiarrhythmic drugs should be taken for treatment. In short, further diagnosis and treatment should be based on the results of electrocardiogram.

What to do if your heart rate increases after drinking

If you don't drink too much and have no other discomfort except for a faster heartbeat, there is no need to worry. If there are no symptoms such as chest tightness, shortness of breath, etc., the symptoms can be relieved after rest, or by drinking some hangover-relieving soup. Drink more water and eat some fruits such as watermelon and grapes to promote the metabolism of alcohol.

Normally, the heartbeat will accelerate after drinking, but this phenomenon will not last long. Generally, the heartbeat will slowly return to normal after the alcohol concentration in the blood decreases. In other words, there will be no rapid heartbeat the next day. If you still feel your heartbeat is too fast one or two days after drinking, you need to go to the hospital for examination and diagnosis in time, as there may be a problem with the heart.

Drink in moderation

A small amount of alcohol is beneficial to the human body, such as lowering cholesterol, preventing diabetes, stimulating brain intelligence, preventing stones, controlling weight and so on. Health wine has many functions. The best health wines to drink are rice wine and red wine. They cause little harm to the gastrointestinal tract and their taste is more suitable for human consumption. However, too much can be harmful. It is best to drink less alcohol and protect your body.

1. Drinking alcohol can damage the liver, causing alcoholic liver disease, hepatitis, and cirrhosis. Once the liver is damaged, vision will inevitably decline, and the body's detoxification ability will also decline, resulting in decreased immunity and susceptibility to other diseases and tumors.

2. Drinking alcohol hurts the stomach, causes poor digestion, weakens your physical constitution, and makes you more susceptible to other diseases.

3. Drinking alcohol harms the heart, spleen, and pancreas, and can easily cause high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and pancreatitis.

4. Drinking alcohol damages the kidneys, causes prostatitis, and affects sexual function.

5. Drinking alcohol damages your nerves. People who drink frequently will become dependent on alcohol and become irritable and restless.

6. Drinking damages your appearance. People who drink frequently look haggard and their skin ages easily.

How much alcohol is considered moderate?

How much to drink cannot be based on feelings. The Chinese Nutrition Society recommends moderate drinking for adults in the "Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents 2007 Edition":

1. The amount of alcohol consumed by an adult male per day should not exceed 25g, namely: 750mL of beer; or 250mL of wine; or 75g of 38-degree liquor; or 50g of high-proof liquor.

2. The amount of alcohol that an adult woman drinks per day should not exceed 5g, that is: 450mL of beer; or 150ml of wine; or 50g of 38-degree liquor.