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After having a couple alcoholic drinks or during, i have chest pains on my right side..why would i?

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Dr. Budi Bahureksa answered

Specializes in Cardiology

It's the liver: Alcohol could cause a low grade inflammation of the liver -- so cut down your drinking and check your liver.

Answered 4/5/2018

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