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Whenever i drink alcohol my neck, chest, and the area around my ribs hurt. started noticing about 6 months ago. never had any issues before this. ?
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Hard to say: Alcohol burns things - it is very destructive to tissue. If you put alcohol on a cut, you know this. It may be your are getting esophagitis, gastritis or acid peptic disease, or even pancreatic inflammation, depending on how much you are drinking and your body's sensitivity to alcohol. Your physician can help figure it out with more complete history, physical and labs. Stop alcohol use for now.
Answered 6/18/2014
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