Question 1

should you stop drinking alcohol if you have macrocytic anemia (increased mcv)?

Accepted Answer

See below : Excessive alcohol intake can cause liver disease which can cause macrocytic anemia. Also people people who drink lots of alcohol could have nutrient and vitamin deficiencies such as vitamin b 12 and folic acid, and deficiencies from these can also cause macrocytic anemia. It's okay to have a drink now and then though.

Question 2

can i drink alcohol if i have a folic acid deficiency anemia and have problems blacking out in the past with out alcohol consumption?

Accepted Answer

Nope: Clearly you have a serious problem with alcohol use disorder. Do your best to not use alcohol at all. Your anemia is one result of this problem, but in itself is not the main reason to continue to avoid alcohol. Avoidance will still be necessary if and when the anemia is gone. Continue to discuss with your doctor. Don't look to this or other forums for justirfications for coninuted drinking.

Question 3

help please! is cold sweating a side effect of drinking alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Excessive Alcohol : Use can be related to both day and night sweating.

Question 4

help please! is cold sweat a side affect to drinking alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Cold sweat?: Excessive alcohol use can cause night sweats.

Question 5

can people with anemia drink alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Provided you are ...: Pursuing diagnosis and corrective measures for your anemia, alcohol consumption in moderation is unlikely to be a concern. Those who imbibe in excess, however, often have poor nutrition that can influence rbc production. The occasional adult beverage is likely to be just fine, but you should confirm this advice with your physician, who should be knowledgable about the cause and rx of your anemia.

Question 6

can you drink alcohol if you have pernicious anemia?

Accepted Answer

Very carefully.: Pernicious anemia is actually a type of gastritis, and alcohol worsens gastritis in most people.

Question 7

im feeling faint and have some symptoms of anemia i work out fequently my diet is not great and i drink alcohol everyday.  could these be a factor

Accepted Answer

Just : Just a few questions. Do you ever have black, tarry, smelly bowel movements? Are you a male or a female?  How well do you hydrate with water?

Question 8

slightly yellow eye balls, especially mornings.skin normal color doesn't drink alcohol.prior history of borderline anemia. green eyes. what can it be?

Accepted Answer

Insufficient info: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion from the available information. It would be prudent to see your doctor for an evaluation, especially in the yellow color of the eyeballs is recent. Hemolytic anemia causing mild jaundice is one possibility.

Question 9

after drinking alcohol today my lower right side hurt and got worse.now pain is spreading around side and front.its a burning ache type feeling.

Accepted Answer

You should go to E R: It is important that you go to emergency room or urgent care and get checked out.

Question 10

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.

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Help please! is cold sweating a side effect of drinking alcohol?

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Help please! is cold sweat a side affect to drinking alcohol?

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Can people with anemia drink alcohol?

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Can you drink alcohol if you have pernicious anemia?

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Im feeling faint and have some symptoms of anemia i work out fequently my diet is not great and i drink alcohol everyday. could these be a factor

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Slightly yellow eye balls, especially mornings.skin normal color doesn't drink alcohol.prior history of borderline anemia. green eyes. what can it be?

A member asked:

After drinking alcohol today my lower right side hurt and got worse.now pain is spreading around side and front.its a burning ache type feeling.

A member asked:

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?

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