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Pain In Lower Back, Stomach After Drinking Alcohol. History Of Gastritis. Cause Of Worry?

good evening i wondered if you could help me i have been a heavy drinker for about 4 years but just lately i have been getting abit of pain not severe in my lower back and in my stomach which lasts 3-4 days then seems to clear but will return next time i have a drink. i have been diagnosed with gastritis twice in the last 2 years but wondered if i should be concered as it could be something else many thanks
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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hi there, heavy drinking for 4 years cannot be good for you and it is right for you to be concerned. The stomach ache can be explained by the gastritis but the back pain is something else. Kindlly get your serum amylase levels done the next time you have such pain. If it is elevated you will need to visit your physician as it signifies pancreatitis and it is quite a serious condition. You could also get an abdominal ultrasound done. Do try to cut down on your alcohol intake and do see to it that you consume lots of carbohydrate and protein rich food along with it. Taking antacids may temporarily aleviate your pain and discomfort but in the long run you need to curb the habit. If you smoke as well then you need to cut down on that as well because it tends to aggravate the condition,. take care.
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Pain In Lower Back, Stomach After Drinking Alcohol. History Of Gastritis. Cause Of Worry?

hi there, heavy drinking for 4 years cannot be good for you and it is right for you to be concerned. The stomach ache can be explained by the gastritis but the back pain is something else. Kindlly get your serum amylase levels done the next time you have such pain. If it is elevated you will need to visit your physician as it signifies pancreatitis and it is quite a serious condition. You could also get an abdominal ultrasound done. Do try to cut down on your alcohol intake and do see to it that you consume lots of carbohydrate and protein rich food along with it. Taking antacids may temporarily aleviate your pain and discomfort but in the long run you need to curb the habit. If you smoke as well then you need to cut down on that as well because it tends to aggravate the condition,. take care.