Can wine cause swelling?

Question

My feet were really swollen today after drinking a couple of glasses of wine last night. I thought I was losing my mind, so I had a couple of glasses tonight, and now my hands are swollen too. Can this happen or is this some sort of allergic reaction?

Answer 1

many people are allergic to sulfites

sulfites are in wine and yes they can definitely make you swollen.

they can clog your sinuses really bad and they can also give you a terrible headache.

there are great wines out there that don't have sulfites.

Answer 2

yep.. and not really,  most people have that common reaction to alcoholic beverages.

it's a water retention thing that soon leaves after a few hours and urination.

alcohol is a duretic, this is normal.