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Tension like pain in shoulders neck back and upper stomach when i drink alcohol. only drink a few times a year started last year.?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Aches & Alcohol: It appears that u might have low tolerance to alcohol. Recommend workup by your family physician to rule out other physiological causes including liver profile testing.

Answered 3/30/2015

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