Question 1

hi, for the past month i have been getting a terrible sharp pain in my lower abdomen on my left side and it seems to be only when i'm drinking alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Abdominal pain-exam: You must be examined, tested and scanned if necessary- never ignore ogoing abdominal pain.

Question 2

i have a small disconfort in the left upper side of my abdomen belo the ripcage; it increases when drinking alcohol or eating to much.after my esses are dark.having headacks and flue often.what is it?

Accepted Answer

Gastric Reflex: Treating gastric reflex, called GERD, would prevent developing gastric ulcers and bigger problems. Pl go your GO and get it checked out to get the prescribed combo treatment you may need.

Question 3

had mild abdominal 30 minutes after drinking alcohol what could it be? i do have gerd

Accepted Answer

Irritation of lining: GERD is frequently associated with irritation of gastric and esophageal mucosa.   Alcohol can additionally irritate the raw mucosa, causing pain.

Question 4

after drinking alcohol (2 glasses wine)i get pain right side upper abdomen that can last for days. what could this be? i'm 49.

Accepted Answer

Poisoning: Alcohol is a poison and it never did anybody any good, ever, so stay away from it.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 5

why do i feel a burning sensation in my stomach when drinking alcohol? normal bloodwork, normal abdominal ultrasound, normal endoscopy, and no hpylori

Accepted Answer

Alcohol: Alcohol is highly irritant. In you it is causing gastric irritation - so the best is not to drink

Question 6

had alcohol.next day jumped on trampoline.landed awkwardly,started having pain/discomfort in upper left abdomen,radiates to back.pain worse after drinking alcohol,eating spicy foods,large meals.had scope,ultrasound,ct scan,all clear,im 28 male,cause?

Accepted Answer

Abdomen pain: If all those tests are normal and you are not having any GI symptoms like vomiting, this is probably a muscular pain from the awkward trampoline landing.  Please consider moderating alcohol intake and definitely don't drink when you are having abnormal symptoms.

Question 7

is there a pill i can take to keep me from drinking alcohol?

Accepted Answer

No: There is a pill you could take to discourage drinking alcohol. Antabuse (disulfiram) causes people to become sick when they drink alcohol and over time people often avoid alcohol to avoid getting sick (or they just stop taking the pill). Revia (naltrexone) may help reduce the tendency to drink excessively by blocking the opiate response that for some people is coupled with their alcohol intake.

Question 8

can you get a hernia from drinking alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Not per se: One cannot get a hernia from drinking alcohol. But passing out under the influence increases the risk for aspiration of stomach contents into the trachea and lungs.  The cough associated with aspiration can be so vigorous as to cause hernias and in extreme cases a rupture of the esophagus.

Question 9

can drinking alcohol cause a heavier period?

Accepted Answer

Thinning blood: Alcohol can thin the blood and could theoretically cause a heavier period and increased blood loss.

Question 10

is taking ashwagandha and drinking alcohol a bad idea?

Accepted Answer

Both are a bad idea: Taking either of these is a bad idea and taking these together is a doubly bad idea.

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Hi, for the past month i have been getting a terrible sharp pain in my lower abdomen on my left side and it seems to be only when i'm drinking alcohol?

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I have a small disconfort in the left upper side of my abdomen belo the ripcage; it increases when drinking alcohol or eating to much.after my esses are dark.having headacks and flue often.what is it?

A member asked:

Had mild abdominal 30 minutes after drinking alcohol what could it be? i do have gerd

A member asked:

After drinking alcohol (2 glasses wine)i get pain right side upper abdomen that can last for days. what could this be? i'm 49.

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Why do i feel a burning sensation in my stomach when drinking alcohol? normal bloodwork, normal abdominal ultrasound, normal endoscopy, and no hpylori

A member asked:

Had alcohol.next day jumped on trampoline.landed awkwardly,started having pain/discomfort in upper left abdomen,radiates to back.pain worse after drinking alcohol,eating spicy foods,large meals.had scope,ultrasound,ct scan,all clear,im 28 male,cause?

A member asked:

Is there a pill i can take to keep me from drinking alcohol?

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Can you get a hernia from drinking alcohol?

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Can drinking alcohol cause a heavier period?

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Is taking ashwagandha and drinking alcohol a bad idea?

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