Question 1

can you drink beer before a colonoscopy? i did it last time with no side effects.

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: It would be wise to avoid drinking alcohol before any medical procedure.

Question 2

can i drink beer after my colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Unless otherwise noted by your endoscopy physician, most patients can resume drinking after colonoscopy.  Consuming alcohol may be postponed 24 hours or so, to let any anesthetic or sedative effects to wear off completely.

Question 3

is it possible for me to drink beer with a uretal stint?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can drink anything you want with a ureteral stent, but how much beer are we talking about?  Safe drinking limits in women are no more than one standard drink (a 12 oz. Beer) daily.  Alcohol impairs healing after any surgical procedure, and also decreases our immune response to infection, so if the stent were just placed, i would not recommend it. If you are drinking more, consider counseling.

Question 4

can a diabetic drink beer?

Accepted Answer

Moderation: Yes in moderation. If the patient can avoid it would be better.

Question 5

can i drink beer with dayquil?

Accepted Answer

Dayquil: I would not advise both at same time, due to added effect on stomach. Consult your doc.

Question 6

why my back hurts if i drink beer?

Accepted Answer

How much beer?: If you are talking 1-2 beers, I have no clue.  If you are drinking to get drunk, many things are possible. Damage to the esophagus, stomach, duodenum and pancreas can all be felt in the back in some people. However, if EVERY time you drink beer your back hurts, and you keep drinking beer, you have to consider whether you have an alcohol problems. See your doctor to get an evaluation/discuss.

Question 7

can i drink beer while taking aviane?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is no contraindication to consuming alcoholic beverages while on oral contraceptives.  There are some conflicting early reports of higher alcohol levels per drink in people on birth control, but it was relatively minor and did not consistently occur in all subjects. Safe drinking limits in women are no more than 7 drinks/week or one per day. If you are drinking 4 or more, it may be a problem.

Question 8

can i drink beer while i have a cold?

Accepted Answer

: Well, you could, but the primary goal when you are ill should be to recover as best you can. Alcohol can contribute to mild dehydration, when you should be focusing on trying to remain as hydrated as possible. I would not recommend alcohol in that setting. Good luck.

Question 9

can i drink beer while taking penicillin?

Accepted Answer

Should be fine.: But if you're taking the penicillin for strep throat, the alcohol probably won't make your throat feel any better, and could make it a little more sore.

Question 10

is it bad to drink beer if i have gastritis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Avoid alcohol if you are suffering from gastritis.

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