Drink, pass, keep drinking: It is not a new phenomenon that young people are currently discovering for themselves on TikTok. That “tactical puke”also known as the “Zipper vomit,” is hailed as a super party trick that lets you more alcohol can drink. Some users even swear that the Male cat is thereby alleviated the next morning.
Even on help portals like Good question the trend has arrived. “Does tactical throwing up while drinking really do any good?”, asks a user. “Does it help if you throw up a little bit to be able to consume more alcohol?” However, it is questionable whether one can really speak of “helping”. The intermediate puke can dangerous health consequences to have.
“Tactical puke”: Doctor warns of TikTok trend
“This kind of drinking is very dangerous”, warns the Berlin doctor Dr. Siegfried Fritzsche in conversation with the “Bild” newspaper. The neurologist and psychiatrist used to be an alcoholic himself and developed an oesophageal disease as a result. Based on this experience, he has specialized in addiction therapy and, among other things, gives seminars on protection against alcohol.
When intentional vomiting becomes a habit, it’s inherently problematic. But even if it’s “only” after a few drinks than preventive measure used, it can harm our digestive tract. “Four times a month that’s enough,” says Fritzsche. Because if someone throws up “tactically”, it’s not just alcohol that comes out stomach acid, digested and undigested leftovers are included. And that “everything has to go through the esophagus,” says the doctor. The stomach acid causes one “proper inflammation” in the esophagus. “If food is involved, it can also happen that it gets stuck in the esophagus small cracks comes. The resulting Barrett Syndrome can lead to cancer”
That Barrett Syndrome occurs mainly in people who have frequent heartburn or who suffer from acid reflux disease. If stomach acid constantly runs through the esophagus, it not only irritates the mucous membrane – the cells can change and proliferate as a result. The so-called Barrett’s esophagus is therefore one precursor to canceralso explain the experts of pharmacy magazine.
Cancer risk increases: intentional vomiting while drinking is so dangerous
Several studies have proven that the syndrome can significantly increase the risk of cancer. Although esophageal cancer is comparatively rare, Barrett’s syndrome is one of the most common triggers and should therefore be taken seriously. There are also tumors in the esophagus mostly malignant and growing rapidly. If the cell change is detected in time, the cancer can still be prevented. The dangerous thing about Barrett’s syndrome, however, is that it no noticeable symptoms has. A tissue sample is required for diagnosis.
Also the esophagitis, a esophagitis, can increase the risk of cancer – and is promoted by frequent vomiting. According to Fritzsche, if the organ is regularly exposed to stomach acid and alcohol, this promotes inflammation. In addition to the risk of cancer, it can permanent damage or one lung infection come. “There is also a risk of aspiration when you are too swallow “Tactical throwing up” can also damage teeth. The side effect is also known from bulimia patients. Repeated vomiting causes stomach acid to get into the mouth and attack it enamel on. In the long run, the teeth become more sensitive and it can Caries or gingivitis develop.
Too much alcohol can also trigger other diseases: You can find a list here.
