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Every time i drink even small amounts of alcohol i get quite severe pain above my right hip and below the ribcage and lower abdomen what could this be?

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Dr. Terry Simpson answered

A sign: No sense provoking your body - it could be it doesn't agree with your pancreas. Time to find a non alcohol beverage.

Answered 10/22/2018

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A member asked:

Every time i drink even small amounts of alcohol i get quite severe pain above my right hip and below the ribcage and lower abdomen what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Terry Simpson answered

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