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alcohol intolerance
al·co·hol in·tol·er·ance
Definitions related to alcohol intolerance:
  • Increased sensitivity to the adverse effects of alcohol, which can include nasal congestion, skin flushes, heart dysrhythmias, nausea, vomiting, indigestion and headaches.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A disorder characterized by an increase in sensitivity to the adverse effects of alcohol, which can include nasal congestion, skin flushes, heart dysrhythmias, nausea, vomiting, indigestion and headaches.
    Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events
    U.S. National Institutes of Health, 2021
  • Alcohol intolerance can cause immediate, uncomfortable reactions after you drink alcohol. The most common signs and symptoms are stuffy nose and skin flushing.
    Mayo Clinic
    Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 2025
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