What Are the Chances of Dying From Alcohol Poisoning?

Question by X: What are the chances of dying from alcohol poisoning?
Last night, I drank about 6 glasses of wine. I was really out of it, and I don’t drink often either. This morning, I woke up nauseous and with a really bad headache. I’m not too sure if this is alcohol poisoning or just a really bad hangover. It’s been about 15 hours since I drank. I still have a horrible headache, but I can breathe fine and such.
My questions:
How long usually until someone dies from this?
What can I do to feel better? (from nausea and headache)
Does it sound like it’s just a hangover or poisoning?

Best answer:

Answer by ble
I think you probably just havea hangoversince it’s been 15 hours, but it would be best to monitor yourself. If you have any symptoms, you should visit the physician immediately.

Symptoms
By Mayo Clinic staff

If you drink, have friends who drink or have children of any age, know the signs and symptoms of alcohpoisoning:
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?Confusion, stupor
?Vomiting
?Seizures
?Slow breathing (less than eight breaths a minute)
?Irregular breathing
?Blue-tinged skin or pale skin
?Low body temperature (hypothermia)
?Unconsciousness (“passing out”)
It’s not necessary for all of these symptoms to be present before you seek help. A person who is unconscious or can’t be roused is at risk of dying.

When to see a doctor
If you suspect that someone has alcohol poisoning — even if you don’t see the classic signs and symptoms — seek immediate medical care. In an emergency, follow these suggestions:

?If the person is unconscious, breathing less than eight times a minute or has repeated, uncontrolled vomiting, call 911 or your local emergency number immediately. Keep in mind that even when someone is unconscious or has stopped drinking, alcohol continues to be released into the bloodstream and the level of alcohol in the body continues to rise. Never assume that a person will “sleep off” alcohol poisoning.
?If the person is conscious, call 800-222-1222, and you’ll automatically be routed to your local poison control center. The staff at the poison control center or emergency call center can instruct you as to whether you should take the person directly to a hospital. All calls to poison control centers are confidential.
?Be prepared to provide information. If you know, be sure to tell hospital or emergency personnel the kind and amount of alcohol the person ingested, and when.
?Don’t leave an unconscious person alone. While waiting for help, don’t try to make the person vomit. People who have alcohol poisoning have an impaired gag reflex and may choke on their own vomit or accidentally inhale (aspirate) vomit into their lungs, which could cause a fatal lung injury.

Binge drinking — rapidly downing 5 or more drinks in a row — is the main cause of alcohol poisoning. Alcohol poisoning can also occur when you accidentally ingest household products that contain alcohol.

A person with alcohol poisoning needs immediate medical attention. If you suspect someone has alcohol poisoning, call 911 or your local poison control center right away.

Treatment consists of providing breathing support and intravenous fluids and vitamins until the alcohol is completely eliminated from the body.

Risk factors
By Mayo Clinic staff

A number of factors can increase your risk of alcohol poisoning, including:

?Your age.
?Your sex.
?Your size and weight.
?Your overall health.
?Your food consumption. Having food in your stomach slightly slows — but doesn’t prevent — alcohol from entering your bloodstream.
?Your drug use.

Alcohol poisoning treatment usually involves supportive care while your body rids itself of the alcohol. This typically includes:

?Careful monitoring
?Airway protection to prevent breathing or choking problems
?Oxygen therapy
?Administration of fluids through a vein (intravenously) to prevent dehydration
Adults and children who have accidentally ingested methanol or isopropyl alcohol may need kidney dialysis — a mechanical way of filtering waste and toxins from your system — to speed the removal of alcohol from their bloodstream

Lifestyle and home remedies
By Mayo Clinic staff

Home remedies for sobering up abound, but most are ineffective, and some can be dangerous. Here’s what doesn’t work:

?Black coffee
?A cold shower — the shock of cold can cause a loss of consciousness
?Walking it off
?Sleeping it off — you can lose consciousness while asleep
If you suspect that someone has alcohol poisoning, here’s what to do:

?Stay with a person who is vomiting and try to keep him or her sitting up. If the person must lie down, make sure to turn his or her head to the side — this helps prevent choking. Try to keep the person awake to prevent loss of consciousness.
?Don’t be afraid to get help for a friend, even if you think it won’t be appreciated. Friends don’t let friends drive drunk, and they also don’t let them die of alcohol poisoning.

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