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Can whisky cause joint pain?
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See below See below: Excessive alcohol use can lead to a disease called avascular necrosis of the bone. This usually affects the joints such as the hip , knee and shoulder which leads to disabling arthritis.
Answered 9/11/2013
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I don't believe: It's a side effect, but it causes other more serious problems when overdoing it.
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