The doctor warned about the danger of homemade alcohol for life

In southern resorts, tourists often buy not only factory-made, but also homemade alcohol. It is often used in attempts to "cure" colds or intestinal disorders. Vera Seryozhina, an expert at the LabQuest medical company, told Izvestia on August 8 that alcohol increases intoxication during infections and can lead to serious complications.

"It's worth starting with the fact that there is no such thing as safe alcohol. But especially dangerous is the one that is sold by hand — without factory packaging, labeling and license. Such a drink can not only cause poisoning, but also become the last portion of alcohol that a person drinks. In these cases, death occurs very quickly, and it is often possible to determine what exactly was contained in the bottle only postmortem," she warned.

Deadly gulp: how artisanal alcohol can be dangerous

In the Krasnodar Territory, 10 people died in a few days after eating "homemade" chacha.

The greatest threat, according to the expert, is methyl alcohol. It is extremely toxic: it destroys internal organs, affects the liver, kidneys, and nervous system. If a person has drunk and gone to bed, he may not wake up. And it is usually impossible to help in this condition.

"On vacation, people often buy "homemade" drinks with their hands — not only because there is no store nearby. Sometimes this is done not even for the sake of a feast, but in an attempt to "heal" — at the first signs of a cold, fever, or intestinal disorders. On the Internet, you can find "tips" on how to get rid of symptoms with vodka, chacha or cognac. But as a doctor, I can say that alcohol does not cure. But it is quite capable of increasing intoxication, raising the temperature, and turning a mild infection into a severe one," Seryozhina said.

Some people have the idea that alcohol "disinfects" the mucous membranes and prevents the spread of the virus. In fact, the opposite is true: alcohol causes a local burn, injures the mucous membrane and opens the entrance gate for infection.

And finally, no vodka with salt will stop diarrhea. This "method" only worsens dehydration and can lead to a deterioration of the general condition. On vacation, it is especially important to be careful with alcohol — it is not just a matter of well-being, but a direct risk to life, the doctor warned.

Drinking alcohol on the beach is especially dangerous due to a decrease in the instinct of self-preservation. Alcohol impairs coordination of movements, slows down reactions and reduces attentiveness, which significantly increases the risk of injury, accidents and deaths.

Alexander Umnov, a lecturer at the Department of Surgery at the Medical Faculty of the State University of Education, said on July 28 that alcohol can only be washed down with water without gas, as it is chemically neutral and does not alter the body's metabolism. According to the doctor, orange, grapefruit and similar juices compete with alcohol for enzymes in the liver.

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