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Byline: Dr. Mark Porter

QI was watching you on a TV programme last month talking about the effects of alcohol on the body, and I was surprised to hear you say that dehydration isn't one of the main causes of a hangover. Why then, do I always wake up feeling parched after a heavy night out?

AAlcohol is a diuretic, meaning it increases urine production which can, in theory, lead to dehydration. However, in practice, this side effect isn't that significant and is partly offset by all the other liquid you take in with the alcohol - remember, only a tiny fraction ...

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