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What Causes Vomiting And Chest Pressure After Alcohol Consumption?
Question: Saturday night i ended up puking alot after i gotten to drunk. Now a day later i have chest discomfort and lungs feel heavy
Brief Answer:
Gastritis...
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for posting the query
The symptoms described by you could be related to acid reflux following consumption of alcohol
In the first instance, vomiting happened because of gastritis. Vomiting is a reflux initiated by spasm of abdominal and chest muscles. That's the reason for chest discomfort you developed on the following day.
Persistence of acid reflux can also worsen the present problems.
Do not worry! It's not a major problem. my suggestions to you are:
1. Drink plenty of warm water
2. Avoid coffee, tea, fizzy drinks and smoking for few days
3. Try taking OTC antacids
If the symptoms do not subside with the above measures, please consult your doctor for a complete evaluation and management.
Hope this answers your query; I'll be available for the follow up queries.
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon
Gastritis...
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for posting the query
The symptoms described by you could be related to acid reflux following consumption of alcohol
In the first instance, vomiting happened because of gastritis. Vomiting is a reflux initiated by spasm of abdominal and chest muscles. That's the reason for chest discomfort you developed on the following day.
Persistence of acid reflux can also worsen the present problems.
Do not worry! It's not a major problem. my suggestions to you are:
1. Drink plenty of warm water
2. Avoid coffee, tea, fizzy drinks and smoking for few days
3. Try taking OTC antacids
If the symptoms do not subside with the above measures, please consult your doctor for a complete evaluation and management.
Hope this answers your query; I'll be available for the follow up queries.
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Thanks for your reply, iv had acid reflux for 3 years now i take prilosec daily. Iv never had discomfort like this untill i puked alot saturday night. Now im all worried. When i inhale heavily it hurts
Brief Answer:
Intercostal muscle spasm...
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing back
The discomfort in the chest is due to spasm of the intercostal muscles following vomiting. Do not worry! This is not something serious.
Try taking muscle relaxants such as Tizanidine or Chlorzoxazone, you will feel better.
Hope this clarifies your doubts.
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon
Intercostal muscle spasm...
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing back
The discomfort in the chest is due to spasm of the intercostal muscles following vomiting. Do not worry! This is not something serious.
Try taking muscle relaxants such as Tizanidine or Chlorzoxazone, you will feel better.
Hope this clarifies your doubts.
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Answered by
Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty
Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist
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