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I have chronic prostatis , will drinking alcohol make my condition worse, or am i able to have a few glasses of alcohol without affecting it.

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No direct effect: Alcohol in excessive amounts can lower your immune function. A few drinks should not have direct effect on your prostatitis consult with urologist.

Answered 3/16/2013

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