Doctor Le Thien Kim Huu, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City - Facility 3, said that massage has many different types and purposes, including: full body massage, therapeutic acupressure massage, relaxation massage, physical therapy massage, or combined with other methods such as cupping.
Among them, acupressure massage therapy is noted to have the effect of supporting the relief of some symptoms in a state of drunkenness.
However, other common types of massage such as relaxation massage or physical therapy massage are only intended to improve health and relax when the body is healthy, but do not have the effect of detoxifying or treating alcohol poisoning.
Currently, the excessive advertising and exaggeration of the effects of massage methods in treating drunkenness or even alcohol poisoning have caused serious misunderstandings.
This not only causes a loss of patient confidence but also risks causing medical complications, even death if not handled properly.
Alcohol intoxication is a condition that occurs when the amount of alcohol consumed exceeds the liver's ability to metabolize it.The main causes of feeling drunk include dehydration, inflammation, poor quality sleep, etc.
This makes people who drink alcohol feel nauseous, vomit, have headaches, dizziness, anxiety, restlessness...At this time, acupressure massage is used as a supportive method, helping to stimulate acupuncture points, clear the meridians, regulate blood circulation, improve blood circulation in the body, reduce headaches, body aches through impact on important acupuncture points, relax the nerves, reduce feelings of anxiety and discomfort.
According to Dr. Huu, acupressure massage can help relieve some unpleasant symptoms after drinking alcohol.However, it is necessary to follow the following safety principles: the acupressure massage area should only be performed on the head and areas of sore muscles.
Time and method: Each massage session should not last more than 20 minutes for each area.Use gentle warming methods such as warm compresses or moxa steam to relax the muscles.Avoid using other strong techniques.
Absolutely do not press on open wounds, bruises or any areas of skin that are swollen.The pressure when massaging and pressing should be gentle, especially on thin, sensitive areas such as the face.
Any pain during the massage is a sign to stop and readjust the technique.Acupressure massage should not cause pain.
In serious cases, if signs of severe alcohol poisoning appear such as severe dehydration, drowsiness, unstable vital signs (e.g. pulse, blood pressure, breathing), the patient should be taken to a medical facility immediately.Absolutely do not perform acupressure massage on your own in these cases.
