User talk:Doc James

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Alcoholic_beverages#Stay_healthy

Any comment or contributions? Pashley (talk) 17:29, 2 January 2024 (UTC)

The first paragraph mentions cancer as a risk. Is that real?

The part on pregnant women suggests avoiding booze entirely. Is that actually necessary, or does she just need moderation? Pashley (talk) 17:34, 2 January 2024 (UTC)

I've been told that a sauna will help a hangover because you sweat out some of the alcohol & byproducts, & of course there are claims for many other folk remedies or over-the-counter remedies. Is there any real evidence for any of these? Pashley (talk) 00:33, 3 January 2024 (UTC)

User:Pashley Yes strong evidence that ETOH increases cancer risk. There is no known safe limit of ETOH during pregnancy and fetal alcohol syndrome is horrible... No evidence for saunas or any folk remedies. Saunaing sounds particularly dangerous as ETOH decreases your ability to thermoregulate. Travel Doc James (talk · contribs · email) 16:13, 3 January 2024 (UTC)

Dehydration & pulse

Altitude sickness says:

Dehydration headache can also be recognised by comparing pulse rates: if your pulse rate goes up more than 20% when standing up after lying down for five minutes, you need more fluids.

I'm thinking of adding something similar in dehydration, but is that advice correct & if so, is that the best test? Pashley (talk) 19:37, 19 August 2024 (UTC)

User:Pashley this was once believed to be true, but is not currently believed to be accurate. Orthostatic vitals are no longer recommended as they are too inaccurate.

A more accurate method would be based on a person's degree of third or urine output. Travel Doc James (talk · contribs · email) 04:22, 20 August 2024 (UTC)

OK. I won't add anything to dehydration. Should we delete the text in Altitude sickness? Pashley (talk) 14:07, 20 August 2024 (UTC)

That would be reasonable Travel Doc James (talk · contribs · email) 14:28, 20 August 2024 (UTC)

Can you take a look at the current version of dehydration? I think it is now about done. Pashley (talk) 20:47, 7 September 2024 (UTC)