An anal fissure is a tiny tear that can be found anywhere within the anal region. These are often small, painful and can cause bleeding during defecation. One of the main causes of fissure formation is dehydration. Hangovers are a direct result of alcohol intoxication. The points below discuss how alcohol can lead to anal fissure complications.
•Drinking alcohol can effectively decrease the amount of water in your body similar to the action of a sauna.
Ever notice your mouth go dry the morning after a drinking binge with your friends? This is because alcohol is a diuretic, meaning it signals your body to want to urinate more. The more alcohol you drink, the more you want to urinate. The more you urinate, the more fluids exit your body, which leads to dehydration.
So, what does this have to do with anal fissures? Well, dehydration causes your body to have to scavenge for water so it works overtime to recover as much fluids from anywhere (including your bowels). As a result of this mechanism, your stool becomes dry and more difficult to pass. It can even be painful.
•Drinking alcohol can prevent proper intestinal movement leading to constipation.
Alcohol ingestion can prevent the normal movement of the intestine; hence, it becomes difficult to move your bowels on a regular schedule. Failure to do this on a regular basis can lead to large, hard and dried out fecal matter, which is not only difficult to pass out but is also toxic for the body. Difficulty in passing out feces can lead to straining and can further worsen existing anal fissures. These types of conditions can also lead to chronic constipation.
•Alcohol consumption can lead to loss of electrolytes that aid in water retention in the body.
Repetitive urination brought about by increased ingestion of alcohol could lead to loss of important electrolytes that aid the intestine in absorbing more water for the body to use.
In order for the body to retain water, there is a need for electrolytes such as potassium and sodium to signal the body to avoid excreting fluids in the urine. Aside from urination, alcohol also leads to electrolyte loss via sweating, diarrhea and/ or vomiting.
•Alcohol consumption and/ or a hangover can lead to vomiting which supports the initial statements above.
As mentioned in the earlier statements, vomiting can also lead to electrolyte and fluid loss, which further cause constipation or difficulty in bowel movement. Both of which can contribute to the formation of fissures.
•Aside from vomiting, alcohol in excessive amounts can also lead to diarrhea which in turn can cause anal fissure formation.
Alcohol and hangover can cause blood sugar levels to go crazy, which can trigger an upset stomach leading to diarrhea. Although this circumstance may not always occur for all drinkers, it is a common side effect of excessive alcohol consumption.
It can lead to inflammation of the bowel which can either result to diarrhea or in some rare cases – constipation.
In summary, excessive alcohol consumption leading to hangover can definitely worsen a case of anal fissure by causing conditions that trigger trauma.
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