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Increase in urination at time of alcohol ingestion

Why the urinary volume increases whenever the alcoholic beverages are ingested?

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Alcohol stops the ADH (antidiuretic hormone) liberation by the hypophysis. Low ADH decreases the tubular resorption of the water within the kidneys and hence, the urinary volume increases.

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