Patients should call 911 or seek immediate emergency care if lightheadedness is accompanied by chest pain, severe shortness of breath, loss of consciousness or near-syncope, confusion or altered mental status, severe headache, visual disturbances, or symptoms suggestive of stroke (facial drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulties)
Local envenoming by certain snake species known to induce local necrosis (Echis, Cerastes)
These effects result from the medication's action on appetite centres in the brain and delayed gastric emptying
Understanding what actually happens in your body is more useful
Research shows alcohol can also affect your digestive system by irritating your stomach lining, increasing stomach acid secretion, and altering the way the gut absorbs nutrients
Managing the Aftermath: What to Do if You Overeat If you find yourself in a position where you have eaten too much and are feeling the consequences, there are steps you can take to manage the discomfort