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After i have a couple drinks i get pressure and pain in my ribcage. this happens even when i go days without drinking. any reason why?

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Dr. Hratch Karamanoukian answered

Specializes in Phlebology

GERD: Referred pain could be explanation because alcohol may be irritating your esophagus. It is an unusual presentation nevertheless. I have seen a lot of unusual symptoms as a practicing cardiothoracic surgeon.

Dr Juchau and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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