Joint pain after drinking is considered to be related to lactic acid accumulation, gout and acute alcoholism. 1. Lactic acid accumulation: After drinking alcohol, some people can generate acidic metabolites mainly lactic acid through the metabolism of the body. When lactic acid accumulates in large quantities in the body, the phenomenon of post-drinking joint pain will easily occur. 2. Gout: The cause of the disease is still unclear, and it may be related to enzyme defects, medication, intake of high-purine foods, excessive alcohol consumption, etc. Therefore, some alcoholics may experience gout. Therefore, some of the latter may experience joint pain and soreness, which may be accompanied by other symptoms such as redness and swelling of the joints, elevated skin temperature, and restriction of activities. 3. Acute alcoholism: Acute alcoholism can also cause joint pain in some people after drinking. Acute alcoholism is commonly characterized by emotional excitement, confusion, pallor, rapid heartbeat and other symptoms, mainly due to excessive alcohol consumption. It is recommended that people who suffer from joint pain after drinking should consult a doctor for examination and treatment after clarifying the cause of the disease. Long-term heavy drinking can have a serious impact on the health of the body, so people should limit or quit drinking.