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Why do i feel a burning sensation in my stomach when drinking alcohol? normal bloodwork, normal abdominal ultrasound, normal endoscopy, and no hpylori

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Alcohol: Alcohol is highly irritant. In you it is causing gastric irritation - so the best is not to drink

Answered 5/14/2015

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