A 36-year-old man was hospitalized in critical condition with milky white plasma and acute necrotic pancreatitis due to a sudden spike in blood fat levels after the Tet holiday.
After drinking beer, I often urinate frequently, about 5-7 times in a few hours. Could this be due to weak kidneys or erectile dysfunction? (Hoa, 22, Hanoi).
A 38-year-old Hanoi resident, Truong, asks: "If I drink alcohol at 7 PM and then consume a lot of water to flush it out, will my blood alcohol content be zero by 7 AM, making it safe to drive?"
"After drinking alcohol, I feel my body warm and excited, and sexual intercourse lasts longer. Is this due to the stimulating effects of alcohol?" asks Hung, 27, from Hanoi.
I frequently drink alcohol when entertaining clients. For about one month, I have been coughing a lot, and medication hasn't helped. Could the cause be related to alcohol consumption? (Minh Khang, Hanoi)
Consuming protein and mineral-rich foods such as eggs, bananas, and nuts before drinking alcohol can slow alcohol absorption, reduce intoxication, and mitigate some immediate effects.
The first drink of spring might seem like a catalyst for passion, but in reality, it often acts as a "spoiler", leaving men breathless and underperforming in intimate moments.
Ethanol in alcoholic beverages directly poisons thyroid cells, causing the organ to miss accurate signals for hormone production, potentially leading to illness.
I have had heart disease for many years, taking medication and adhering to treatment. Can I drink a little alcohol for the Tet atmosphere, and what precautions should I take to avoid affecting my health? (Nguyen Nhu, 50 years old)
I drank a small amount of alcohol in the evening, but the next morning, a breathalyzer test still detected alcohol. Is this due to low alcohol tolerance? (Nam, 20, Hanoi).
"I experience premature ejaculation; will drinking one beer help increase excitement and improve sexual function?", asks Nguyen Hau, 39, from Dong Nai.
I enjoy eating beer-steamed fish and shrimp during Tet to counter richness, but I worry about increased alcohol levels. Is this concern valid, and how should I consume these dishes correctly? (Truong, 44, Hanoi)
Heavy alcohol consumption can reduce vaccine effectiveness or be confused with post-vaccination reactions; vaccination should only occur when in stable health, with alcohol avoidance recommended for 2-7 days.