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Is it ok to drink alchol if u are anemic?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Probably not: This depends on the cause of the anemia -- and a common one is GI bleeding related to alcohol abuse. In this case, you certainly wouldn't want to cause yourself further injury. Also alcohol can interfere with the formation of blood cells. So, it's really best not to drink alcohol at all if you're anemic.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Also...: A type of anemia that makes red cells large occurs as a direct result of nutrient depletion from alcohol. So, understanding and treating your anemia is important so you can know your health risks of using alcohol.

Answered 10/3/2016

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