Question 1

i have a stomach ulcer and i like to drink. is there a medication that can coat my stomach before i drink alcohol?

Accepted Answer

You seriously need: Help. Do you want to die? What you are proposing is crazy (and this is coming from a shrink). Please get help.  Alcoholics anonymous is  free, confidential and a great source of support. At this point, would also encourage you to let your gastroenterologist know what you are doing. An addiction medicine specialist is also very important.

Question 2

is it dangerous if you have a stomach ulcer and don't know? so you have the ulcer but continue to live normally drink coffee alcohol advil??

Accepted Answer

: A peptic ulcer is a defect in the gastric or duodenal mucosa that goes deeper in the wall. Approximately 70 percent of peptic ulcers do not have symptoms until complications such as hemorrhage or perforation occur.  If you have used Ibuprofen or naproxen for long time or have family member positive for H. pylori, express your concern to the doctor who can get appropriate diagnostic test.

Question 3

i  social drinker, drink moderately and go 2 weeks without alcohol once a month. i habe burning in stomach, ulcer or gastritis ?

Accepted Answer

Examination: You must be checked and examined for gastritis, GERD, peptic ulcer, pancreatic illness or gallbaldder disease. You can temporarily use OTC Mylanta and PPI ( Pepcid (famotidine) or Nexium) until seen. No alcohol, aspirin, or NSAIDS ( ibuprofen, naproxysn)  . Examination and testing are mandatory.

Question 4

can alcohol be absorbed into the blood stream thru a stomach ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol: I am very stumped by your question. Any alcohol you ingest will absorb into your blood stream through the lining of the stomach whether you have an ulcer or not.

Question 5

does alcohol compound a stomach ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Yes!: Alcohol, like some anti-inflammatory medications, can irritate the stomach lining and worsen stomach ulcers. One should not drink alcohol if diagnosed with an ulcer, gastritis, or other stomach acid issue.

Question 6

i please want to know what you can do if you think you have a stomach ulcer? 
currently drinking lenamet-otc for shot term relieve for about 2-3 hours

Accepted Answer

See doctor: A stomach ulcer can be confirmed with endoscopy.  If the problem persists for more than 2 weeks without improvement, it is time to consult your doctor or a gastroenterologist.

Question 7

i believe i have a stomach ulcer and ive been trying to eat but i havent been able to eat a lot. some people have suggested boost but im scared to irritate my ulcer again. do you think i would be able to drink boost? i have the chocolate one atm?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see a doctor to ascertain if you have an ulcer. Ulcers are treatable with oral medications. Wish you good health!

Question 8

could i drink beer if i diagnosed with stomach ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Stomach ulcer &amp; beer: You can but is not recommended.  Alcohol can irritate the stomach leading to inflammation (a condition known as gastritis).

Question 9

should i drink cherry juice while having stomach ulcer?

Accepted Answer

: You should get antibiotic treatment for your stomach ulcer. The doctor who prescribes the medication will advise you about drinking cherry juice. It is likely to be safe.
For information: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/peptic-ulcer/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20354229

Question 10

had stomach ulcer 6 or more months ago, would drinking soda now be risky? can soda cause ulcers to perforate/bleed?

Accepted Answer

Not risky: We know that most ulcers are not caused by door or stomach acid, but by a bacteria which leads to gastritis. Soda won't cause ulcers. I suggest you moderate your intake, of course. You can have too much of a good thing. I am assuming you're following up with your doctors. If not, do so. Good luck.

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Can you drink alcohol if you have a stomach ulcer

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I have a stomach ulcer and i like to drink. is there a medication that can coat my stomach before i drink alcohol?

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Is it dangerous if you have a stomach ulcer and don't know? so you have the ulcer but continue to live normally drink coffee alcohol advil??

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I social drinker, drink moderately and go 2 weeks without alcohol once a month. i habe burning in stomach, ulcer or gastritis ?

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Can alcohol be absorbed into the blood stream thru a stomach ulcer?

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Does alcohol compound a stomach ulcer?

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I please want to know what you can do if you think you have a stomach ulcer? currently drinking lenamet-otc for shot term relieve for about 2-3 hours

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I believe i have a stomach ulcer and ive been trying to eat but i havent been able to eat a lot. some people have suggested boost but im scared to irritate my ulcer again. do you think i would be able to drink boost? i have the chocolate one atm?

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Could i drink beer if i diagnosed with stomach ulcer?

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Should i drink cherry juice while having stomach ulcer?

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Had stomach ulcer 6 or more months ago, would drinking soda now be risky? can soda cause ulcers to perforate/bleed?

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