By the time I did my “big quit” nearly 8 years ago now, I was barely eating, stomach always hurting, and passing blood at times in both directions.
It all cleared up quickly with sobriety and self-care. Now, at 56, I am in the best shape I ever have been since I was in my teens. Don’t assume the worst because alcohol is truly toxic poison, and the body has an amazing capacity to both heal, as well as to let us know when we are deeply off the rails and need to mend our ways.
You can quit for good and heal. Glad you are seeing a doctor.