The world is full of some incredibly remarkable diseases and syndromes that take over the human body, but few are as improbable (or as isolating) as auto-brewery syndrome. To those on the outside, it sounds entirely absurd: drunkenness without drinking.
But for those living with it, the experience is harrowing and deeply real. People can get inebriated without warning, often after a slice of bread or a bowl of pasta, and be left feeling confused.
So, what exactly is this obscure syndrome? What are its symptoms? And is there anything that can be done to treat it? Click on to find out.