Her gut was producing alcohol. Doctors didn't believe her

Her breath reeked of alcohol. She was dizzy, disoriented, and weak, passing out and hitting her head on a kitchen counter. However, she insisted that she hadn’t consumed any alcohol, a claim that went unbelieved for two years. Doctors eventually discovered that her alcohol levels were dangerously high due to a rare condition called auto-brewery syndrome. This syndrome occurs when bacteria and fungi in the gastrointestinal tract convert carbohydrates into ethanol. The woman’s case highlights the challenges of diagnosing and treating this unusual condition.