How Much Beer Is Too Much Beer? Man Who Suffered Month-Long Hangover Might Have An Answer

How many drinks are too many drinks? Well, one man might have an answer to this musing. A 37-year-old man garnered widespread attention for enduring what might be the world's longest-recorded hangover, spanning an astonishing 28 days.

What Led To The Month-Long Hangover?

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We've all experienced those rough mornings: the pounding headache, the reluctance to open our eyes, the parched mouth, and the lingering scent of one drink too many from the night before.

Now, picture that intensified by a factor of two, lasting a staggering 28 days. This was the reality for one man who endured a four-week hangover after consuming a whopping 34 litres of beer.

Why Were The Doctors Shocked?

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Without a history of health problems or head injuries, the man sought medical help when his unusually prolonged hangover persisted. Doctors, initially conducting a CT scan, found the patient fully alert. The scan did not indicate any concerning abnormalities associated with his persistent headache and blurred vision.

However, a spinal tap revealed a substantial buildup of pressure around the patient's brain. Further blood tests uncovered that the patient might be grappling with a rare autoimmune condition known as lupus anticoagulant syndrome, where antibodies mistakenly target healthy cells.

To assess the impact, an eye specialist was consulted to evaluate the patient's eyesight. Their examination revealed bleeding nerve fibres and swollen optic nerves. The eye specialist concluded that the primary cause was excessive alcohol consumption.

Subsequently, the man admitted to continuously drinking beer for several days, just before the onset of the four-week-long headache and blurred vision. This drinking spree was triggered by a ¡°domestic crisis¡± he was facing at the time.

How Long Did It Take For Him To Come Back To Normal?

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It wasn't until six months later that the man finally found relief from his persistent headache and blurred vision. Doctors prescribed a prolonged course of anticoagulation treatment to aid his recovery.

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