burning in abdomen
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Join Date: May 2012
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burning in abdomen
I've been a heavy drinker for 3 years and am just getting it under control. I have had a severe burning senestion in my abdomen. It is not localized, its all over. Is this something I should be concerned about?
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Welcome southernbelle!
It's really hard to guess about medical things and no one would want you to place your bets on someone's else experience. We stick to a rule about "no medical advice".....
Glad you're here though - it's a great place to to come for support when you're trying to stay sober. I hope you get some help and feel better soon....
It's really hard to guess about medical things and no one would want you to place your bets on someone's else experience. We stick to a rule about "no medical advice".....
Glad you're here though - it's a great place to to come for support when you're trying to stay sober. I hope you get some help and feel better soon....
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Pacific Northwest
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I started getting that burning sensation when my wine drinking increased. It completely would go away when I would lay off the wine for a few days. This is one of the many reasons I decided to quit drinking. Maybe you should consider it too.
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like others have said the only way to know for sure whether this is serious or not is see a medical professional.
It could be as simple as some form of gastric reflux - or it might be a more complicated and serious problem. None of us are qualified to diagnose you here tho
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It could be as simple as some form of gastric reflux - or it might be a more complicated and serious problem. None of us are qualified to diagnose you here tho
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Go see a doctor. None of us are qualified to give medical advice. Just support and advice on sobriety. It could be nothing major or a real problem. Only a medical professional will be able to tell for sure. For your health and peace of mind, see a doctor.
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Join Date: Jul 2011
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See a doctor.
Alcohol seriously changes the lining of the stomach, esophagus, intestines and other organs. It changes the pH level in the stomach so we can't really digest B vitamins.
Yeah, See a doctor and find out what is going on!
Glad you are here!
Alcohol seriously changes the lining of the stomach, esophagus, intestines and other organs. It changes the pH level in the stomach so we can't really digest B vitamins.
Yeah, See a doctor and find out what is going on!
Glad you are here!
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Join Date: May 2012
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Hey SB21,
You describe it as "severe burning". This makes me think you need to get to the doctor sooner rather than later. You could have any number of things going on, a few of them are emergencies.
You describe it as "severe burning". This makes me think you need to get to the doctor sooner rather than later. You could have any number of things going on, a few of them are emergencies.
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