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A member asked:
Can you be allergic to alcohol? when i drink my chest feels super heavy and it hurts- what could this mean?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Not allergy: One does not get allergy to small molecules in general. It is more likely that it is causing irritation of the esophagus or causing gastroesophageal reflux.
Answered 3/12/2013
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May be: There are genetic variations in how people metabolize alcohol. Certain people of asian origin are considered slow acetylators and may have exaggerated side effects from alcohol. I am not sure if that is the case with you, but it is something that might be worth looking into.
Answered 10/4/2016
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