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alcohol intolerance
al·co·hol in·tol·er·ance
Definitions related to alcohol intolerance:
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Increased sensitivity to the adverse effects of alcohol, which can include nasal congestion, skin flushes, heart dysrhythmias, nausea, vomiting, indigestion and headaches.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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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 EventsU.S. National Institutes of Health, 2021
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Alcohol intolerance can cause immediate, uncomfortable reactions after you drink alcohol. The most common signs and symptoms are stuffy nose and skin flushing.Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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