Alcohol is considered harmful to health. Due to this, there is a risk of serious diseases ranging from metabolism to cancer. But what if someone's body starts producing alcohol on its own? Recently, a similar case has come to light in Belgium in which a person has been diagnosed with the rare Auto Brewer Syndrome (ABS). Due to this disorder, the body starts converting sugar and starchy foods into alcohol. This can cause symptoms as if you are drunk, even if you have not drunk alcohol.
According to media reports, first, the police arrested this person in the drink and drive case. However, the lawyer told the court that he had an ABS problem due to which he was showing intoxication like symptoms. This matter has been highlighted on social media.
Let us know what is Auto Brewer Syndrome and what are the reasons responsible for it.
Learn about Auto Brewer Syndrome
Medical reports suggest that auto-brewery syndrome is a rare condition. It is also sometimes known as "drunkenness disease". This rare condition makes you drunk without drinking alcohol. Diagnosing auto-brewery syndrome can often be difficult. Only a few cases of this syndrome have been reported in the last several decades. For people who already have this problem and drink even a small amount of alcohol, its symptoms can become more serious.
What is the cause of this syndrome?
In auto-brewery syndrome, your body starts making alcohol (ethanol) from carbohydrates. It occurs inside the intestines. Some experts believe that having too much yeast in the intestine can lead to this disorder.
Health experts said that whether adults or children, anyone can have the problem of auto-brewery syndrome. Some studies have found that some people are born with congenital problems that trigger this syndrome. In adults, too much yeast in the gut can cause Crohn's disease, which can also trigger auto-brewery syndrome.
What is the identity of this problem?
Health experts say, auto-brewery syndrome can be diagnosed with the help of some types of symptoms, however, often these patients feel as if they have drunk alcohol, so it can be difficult to diagnose it correctly based on the symptoms.
Generally, along with intoxication-like symptoms, dizziness, headache, vomiting, dehydration, fatigue, lack of memory concentration, and mood changes may be felt.
What is its treatment?
Experts say there is no specific test to detect auto-brewery syndrome. To diagnose this, the doctor may also recommend testing for yeast in the intestines. People who are diagnosed with this syndrome are advised to avoid drinks containing carbohydrates. The help of some types of antifungal medicines can also help in improving the symptoms of the disease.
Although this syndrome is quite rare, in some situations it can lead to the development of serious and life-threatening problems.
(PC: ISTOCK)
