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Why does my stomach hurt after an alcoholic beverage?

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Gastritis?: Alcohol can irritate the stomach and cause a gastritis (inflammation of the stomach). Alcohol also worsen ulcer disease. Avoidance of alcohol is the best treatment. If there is pain even when not drinking, you need evaluation by your doctor.

Answered 12/20/2012

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Dr. Ravi Srivastava answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Gastritis: Alcohol is corrosive and caused alcoholic gastritis.

Answered 7/25/2013

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