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What To Do If Having Oscillating Abdominal Pain After Consuming Alcohol?

Hello! I am a 25 year old woman with asthma and a few allergies (house dust and some types of pollen), but otherwise in good order. However, about two years ago I have started to feel a sharp, oscillating pain that lasts for 15-20 minutes and comes on after a few sips of alcohol. It happens under no other circumstances, but it doesn't happen every time I have a drink. The temperature or type of drink seems to have no effect. I thought it might have something to do with my liver, but I recently had my liver tested during a general check-up, and it was fine. I don't binge drink, nor do I get drunk. However, I have a very high tolerance of alcohol so when I do go out drinking (which is perhaps twice or three times a month) I may drink on average more than others. What should I look into?
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Hi.
The probable cause of oscillating pain in abdomen after consuming alcohol is suggestive of few things:
This can be due to Gastritis, which is increased after an instigating dose of an alcohol.
In some cases IBS - Irritable Bowel Syndrome can get instigated due to the toxins the alcohol contains and you get an oscillating pain.
I would advise you to undergo upper GI endoscopy to get a diagnosis .
IF required you can opt for further investigations as suggested by your Surgeon on clinical examination.
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What To Do If Having Oscillating Abdominal Pain After Consuming Alcohol?

Hi. The probable cause of oscillating pain in abdomen after consuming alcohol is suggestive of few things: This can be due to Gastritis, which is increased after an instigating dose of an alcohol. In some cases IBS - Irritable Bowel Syndrome can get instigated due to the toxins the alcohol contains and you get an oscillating pain. I would advise you to undergo upper GI endoscopy to get a diagnosis . IF required you can opt for further investigations as suggested by your Surgeon on clinical examination.