Why do my throat glands swell up the exact morning after drinking heavy alcohol?
1. Introduction Throat glands swell the morning after heavy alcohol consumption due to a combination of localized tissue inflammation, severe systemic dehydration, and the immune system reacting to acetaldehyde, a highly toxic byproduct of ethanol metabolism. Furthermore, heavy drinking frequently triggers silent acid reflux during sleep, chemically burning the sensitive tissues of the pharynx. The … Read more