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Can drinking alcohol cause bowel obstruction?

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No: Obstruction is due to scar tissue or hernia. Alcohol causes neither directly but with heavy use, it can lead to liver failure and ascites. This can predispose you to have a hernia and possible blockage.

Answered 4/9/2019

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