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What Causes Severe Pain On The Heart And Breathing Difficulty After Drinking Alcohol?
i binge drank over the weekend, im 22 and i have been drinking for a few years now. For 2 days now i have had intense pain in my heart and left arm with trouble breathing. usually after a good nights sleep this goes away, but im having trouble sleeping the last 2 nights. should i just wait it out and quit drinking, or go the the doctor
Tue, 1 Dec 2015
Chronuc alcohol use does predispose individual for ulcer and acidity prone conditions. Your symptoms could be indicative of gastritis. Commonly occurring in alcoholics. A comprehensive assessment of alcohol use problem is required. For now I would suggest to consult a local gastroenterologist and woul advice you to reduce alcohol intake for which a psychiatrist help can be sought.
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