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What Causes Bloating And Discomfort In The Upper Right Abdomen After Alcohol Consumption?
Question: was drinking 4 2 week.quite 4 days ago.now bloated with discomforted on upper right side
I only want service 4 one month. no longer.
I only want service 4 one month. no longer.
Brief Answer:
Maybe due to gastritis and irritation of the liver, may improve.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Alcohol can cause gastritis, which is irritation of the stomach lining. This can be associated with bloating and discomfort. Using medication such as Pepcid or Zantac, though you do not have any burning, may help. Unfortunately, in some persons, can take a few days to kick in.
It can also affect the liver which is on the upper right side of the abdomen. If the irritation/damage to the liver is temporary then there should be some improvement as you continue to stay off alcohol. It may be slowing improving.
It would be best to consider blood tests to take a look at liver function.
I hope this helps.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
Maybe due to gastritis and irritation of the liver, may improve.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Alcohol can cause gastritis, which is irritation of the stomach lining. This can be associated with bloating and discomfort. Using medication such as Pepcid or Zantac, though you do not have any burning, may help. Unfortunately, in some persons, can take a few days to kick in.
It can also affect the liver which is on the upper right side of the abdomen. If the irritation/damage to the liver is temporary then there should be some improvement as you continue to stay off alcohol. It may be slowing improving.
It would be best to consider blood tests to take a look at liver function.
I hope this helps.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
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