Does your face flush after drinking alcohol?

Facial flushing is a sign of alcohol sensitivity and is common with women and people of East Asian decent. Watch Robin Miller, MD, explain what it means when your face flushes after drinking alcohol and how you may have a risk for hypertension.

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