Auto-brewery syndrome

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Mysterious Auto-Brewery Syndrome: Woman Gets Drunk Without Drinking

Alcohol - Auto-Brewery Syndrome - Canadian Medical Association - Intoxication - Medical Mystery - Rare Conditions

Find out how a Canadian woman experienced drunkenness without touching a drop of alcohol! ๐Ÿบ๐Ÿ˜ฑ #AutoBrewerySyndrome #RareMedicalCondition

Imagine feeling drunk without consuming a single drop of alcohol. That's the bizarre reality a 50-year-old Canadian woman faced, experiencing episodes of sudden drowsiness, slurred speech, and falls without any alcohol intake. After years of confusion, doctors finally diagnosed her with Auto-Brewery Syndrome, a rare condition where the gut produces alcohol internally. This medical mystery puzzled experts and highlighted the social, legal, and medical implications for patients and their families.

Auto-Brewery Syndrome isn't just a strange phenomenon; it's a serious medical condition with significant consequences. The woman's case sheds light on the challenges of diagnosing such rare disorders and the impact they have on everyday life. The Canadian Medical Association Journal featured her story, emphasizing the need for awareness and understanding of this rare syndrome. With heightened blood alcohol levels and alcohol-like symptoms despite abstinence, this case serves as a unique insight into the complexities of the human body.

In a world where alcohol consumption is synonymous with intoxication, the idea of getting drunk without alcohol seems unreal. However, Auto-Brewery Syndrome proves that our bodies are capable of surprising reactions. The woman's journey to diagnosis highlights the importance of medical research and the continuous discovery of rare conditions that challenge our understanding of health. This case serves as a reminder that sometimes, the truth is stranger than fiction, especially when it comes to the mysteries of the human body.

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Mysteriously drunk Canadian woman diagnosed with 'auto-brewery ... (Delta-Optimist)

Doctors finally suspected the chronically intoxicated woman had a rare auto-brewery syndrome, where she had "episodes of falling asleep suddenly."

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Woman, 50, gets drunk without consuming alcohol- the curious case ... (Hindustan Times)

While she smelled of alcohol, felt dizzy, weak and even passed out due to it, the surprising thing was that she didn't consume even a drop of alcohol.

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Toronto woman felt drunk for years despite not drinking alcohol ... (Toronto Star)

For years, she felt drunk without drinking alcohol. She became the first in Canada diagnosed with this condition.

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What is auto-brewery syndrome? Woman discovers her rare condition (Evening Standard)

Canadian researchers warn the condition 'carries substantial social, legal, and medical consequences for patients and their loved ones' following woman's ...

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Canadian Medical Association reports woman whose gut makes its ... (News 1130)

The Canadian Medical Association Journal published an article this week, highlighting a case of the rare condition known as auto-brewery syndrome.

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