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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?
Mon, 27 Oct 2014
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.
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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