Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
The common myth about beer is that it gives you a beer belly, not sure what to believe; is it true that beer only will get you a belly?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Becoming : Obese can lead to a "gut" for some. The empty calories in beer is just one way to a big gut. Some people with severe problems develop ascites - an massive accumulation of fluids in the abdomen. This may occur with chronic, heavy drinkers.
Answered 11/14/2013
4.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What are the best ways that i can lose fat and gain muscle and get rid of my beer belly?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I've got a flat chest and i just hve a blob of fat hanging down, kids like a beer belly. How do I get rid of that?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is it true that eating a lot of spice or eating something extremely spicy can cause stomach ulcers or is it just a myth?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
True that beer's good for increasing one's stomach acid levels?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
When I have 1-2 sips of beer or wine, I get nausia and feel sick for a day or two, almost staightaway... Could it be liver or stomach?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Girlfriend 43 takes permanent vicodin, sural nerve removed. She drinks average 6 bottles of beer a day. How does this effect her mental and physical?
Girlfriend takes 3 to 4 500mg vicodin a day for permanent chronic pain. Sural nerve removed. Drinks 6 beers a day and cigarettes. Is health at risk?
Why do men get a beer belly?
How hard is it to get rid of a beer belly?
What is the quickest way to get rid of your beer belly?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
