Alcohol allergies: Symptoms, treatments, and alcohol intolerance

2022-09-18T16:18:17+00:00

People of East Asian descent are more likely to have the inherited genetic mutation that causes alcohol intolerance, so they develop the condition at higher rates. Anyone can have the enzyme problem that causes alcohol intolerance. People often confuse alcohol intolerance and alcohol allergy, but they aren’t the same condition. Rarely, severe pain after drinking alcohol is a sign of a more serious disorder, such as Hodgkin's lymphoma. Wine allergies and sensitivities can put a damper on your ability to enjoy wine. If you have any questions regarding wine allergies, speak to your doctor. You don't want to find out you [...]