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Had mild abdominal 30 minutes after drinking alcohol what could it be? i do have gerd

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Dr. Robert Fietsam answered

Specializes in Surgery - Thoracic

Irritation of lining: GERD is frequently associated with irritation of gastric and esophageal mucosa. Alcohol can additionally irritate the raw mucosa, causing pain.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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