It is possible to feel hungover without even drinking. Common hangover symptoms include fatigue, thirst, aches, headaches, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and irritability. If you find yourself experiencing these symptoms without having a sip of alcohol the night before, here are some possible explanations:
- Dehydration – Being dehydrated can cause symptoms like a headache and fatigue.
- Too much caffeine / Caffeine Withdrawal – Having a couple of extra cups of coffee might cause you to feel “off” since coffee dehydrates you. On the flip side, if you cut back your caffeine intake you could experience caffeine withdrawal which has hangover-like symptoms.
- Infections – Anything from a cold to a nasty UTI can make you feel achy, tired, or nauseated.
- Electrolyte Imbalances – If you did a ton of exercise throughout the day or sweated a lot, you may feel like you just experienced a night out drinking.
- Sleep Medications & Supplements – A common drawback to sleep aids is that they can cause grogginess and headaches in the morning.
- Migraine – Even after the migraines is over you can experience hangover-like symptoms. This is known as “postdrome.”
- Pregnancy – The nutrients in your body will go to the baby first which could leave you feeling tired, dehydrated, and nauseated.
Source: Bustle
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