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Will Having Alcohol After Salmonella Treatment Cause Any Issues?
I have recently finished antibiotics having been diagnosed with Salmonella. After over a week of not drinking alcohol, I decided to have a night out with friends. It has been 3 days since this night out and again I am having bad cramps. Could this be attributed to my body having not fully recovered from the salmonella?
Fri, 10 Apr 2020
Hello,
Alcohol irritates your digestive system. Drinking makes your stomach produce more acid than usual, which can in turn cause gastritis. This triggers stomach pain and cramps. I suggest to avoid alcohol and food that can trigger the symptoms. I also suggest using a gastro protector such as Omeprazole 20 mg daily in the morning before breakfast.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
Alcohol irritates your digestive system. Drinking makes your stomach produce more acid than usual, which can in turn cause gastritis. This triggers stomach pain and cramps. I suggest to avoid alcohol and food that can trigger the symptoms. I also suggest using a gastro protector such as Omeprazole 20 mg daily in the morning before breakfast.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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