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DiplomaticPiff

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Irritation of the Insides From Drinking? Posted: 02-05-07 02:25am


I was drinking heavy just twice a week for a couple months then it turned into 4 days a week then that matured on into everyday.I was cheap at the time so I drink about 2 bottles of mad dog 20/20 or more everyday somtimes less for a couple weeks. I was going through some depression and depended on drinking as my only alternative. I noticed a lil swelling in my right and left lower sides and could only feel it if I put pressure on it everytime I would drink heavy after maybe just 3 days. I ignored this and kept on drinking for a couple days heavy then woke up the next day with soar kidneys which went away after a 2 or 3 days and irrtation of the insides maybe swelling around the adominal area not pain but just awareness of the feeling and this went on for a couple weeks. Its been about a month all pain is gone but I feel a lil mild irritation in the liver and somtimes a lil pain around inside like I said though nothing serious just lil mild pains. I would go to the doctor but have no insurance and also I dont really think its that serious because I havent had any other symptoms just the minor pain. I've talked to other people some have had this some havent. What I dont get is I know people who drink about a 24 pack of beer everyday and have been for about over a year now and have no problems at all so I doubt it could be anything serious since it hasnt really been a long-term problem just matured into alcoholism for maybe a month. Personally I think since im a really skinny person that could of made a difference and the fluids maybe built up inside my adominal cavity and took a while to get rid of which caused irritation and swelling in there. I read in another thread it could take 6 months for liver enlargement to go down so my liver could just be returnin back to its normal state since its only been about a month and a half or more. Has anybody had similar symptoms or problems? What do you think it might be? I've been kind of worried about it since its somthing new for me hopefully its nothing serious if I could get some feedback it would be appreciated. Thanks

helpaddiction

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Posted: 02-13-07 10:35am


Hi diplomaticpiff don’t take these symptoms to be light. You should know that too much drinking can lead to liver damage, stomach cancer and many other things. And as you stated that you have been drinking for pretty long time and that too frequently, you should always take care of these facts. So, don’t leave these matters just like that. I would suggest you to see a doctor immediately and get you check up done as soon as possible. And if you feel that it’s becoming difficult for you to stop drinking then go for some rehabilitation. They are very useful. Hope this will help you. Take care.

matt182

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Posted: 02-13-07 20:12pm


Hey well you mentioned those heavy drinkers were fine, but that is totally wrong. Alcohol is a toxin and overloads the body in an attempt to rid of it, causing enourmous damage, you dont wont to wait until your a bit older when your in deep trouble. If you can afford to buy all those drinks everyday you can afford to see a gp, or even a counciler or someone to stop your drinking. Dont leave it to late buddy!

Shady41

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Posted: 06-14-07 15:52pm


Forget about looking at other heavy drinkers who seem to suffer no ill effects; concentrate on your own symptoms. We each react uniquely. You could be experiencing liver and pancreas problems. I urge you to seek professional help.

ccc

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Re: Irritation of the Insides From Drinking?
Posted: 07-12-07 19:41pm

DiplomaticPiff wrote:

I was drinking heavy just twice a week for a couple months then it turned into 4 days a week then that matured on into everyday.I was cheap at the time so I drink about 2 bottles of mad dog 20/20 or more everyday somtimes less for a couple weeks. I was going through some depression and depended on drinking as my only alternative. I noticed a lil swelling in my right and left lower sides and could only feel it if I put pressure on it everytime I would drink heavy after maybe just 3 days. I ignored this and kept on drinking for a couple days heavy then woke up the next day with soar kidneys which went away after a 2 or 3 days and irrtation of the insides maybe swelling around the adominal area not pain but just awareness of the feeling and this went on for a couple weeks. Its been about a month all pain is gone but I feel a lil mild irritation in the liver and somtimes a lil pain around inside like I said though nothing serious just lil mild pains. I would go to the doctor but have no insurance and also I dont really think its that serious because I havent had any other symptoms just the minor pain. I've talked to other people some have had this some havent. What I dont get is I know people who drink about a 24 pack of beer everyday and have been for about over a year now and have no problems at all so I doubt it could be anything serious since it hasnt really been a long-term problem just matured into alcoholism for maybe a month. Personally I think since im a really skinny person that could of made a difference and the fluids maybe built up inside my adominal cavity and took a while to get rid of which caused irritation and swelling in there. I read in another thread it could take 6 months for liver enlargement to go down so my liver could just be returnin back to its normal state since its only been about a month and a half or more. Has anybody had similar symptoms or problems? What do you think it might be? I've been kind of worried about it since its somthing new for me hopefully its nothing serious if I could get some feedback it would be appreciated. Thanks

You are MINIMIZING and guessing.. I have a young friend 49 years old with stage 4 cirrohsis from years of beer drinking since high school and he didnt go to a dr either. If you have no insurance try to get medicaid coverage by going to social services and filing an application.. if you are in NYS you can try to get Healthy NY for low cost coverage for those working.. but DO something! Youre body is trying to tell YOU something.. like STOP! there are many programs out there, just as you found this site you can find help.. start with a gastroenterologist to check your liver enzymes, your pancreas, throat for varicies.. your liver can get better if you dont wait til its too late.. as they say, Its what YOU DONT know that can hurt you.. God Luck

Water Falling Gently

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Re: Irritation of the Insides From Drinking? Posted: 08-12-07 18:13pm


Listen closely: Alcoholism runs in my family. I have had what you had. My doctor said it was overdrinking (he guessed it completely with no information from me). He told me to stop drinking, stay off aspirin products, and not to go without eating. I had been drinking heavily and not eating a lot. My doctor guessed this, too. He said the large amount of alcohol basically undiluted in my organs was doing damage to them. Alcohol is posionous to our bodies. That's why we pee so much. Our bodies are trying to get it out as soon as possible. I HAVE A BROTHER WHO WOULD BINGE DRINK FOR DAYS AT A TIME. HE DIDN'T EAT OR TAKE GOOD CARE OF HIS BODY. HE'S 40 AND HE'S BEEN IN A COMA FOR 4 MONTHS!!! ONE BINGE (AFTER FLOODING HIS BODY WITH POISONOUS ALCOHOL) CAUSED HIM TO HAVE A HEART ATTACK. HE DIED BUT WAS RESUCCIATED. THIS FINAL PIECE OF BODY ABUSE LEFT HIM WITH MASSIVE BRAIN DAMAGE. HE WILL NEVER MOVE AGAIN. HE IS ON LIFE SUPPORT. HE HARDLY SHOWS ANY SIGNS OF LIFE. HE WOULD NEVER HAVE LET THIS BE THE WAY HE LIVED, BUT YEARS OF ABUSING HIS BODY WITH ALCOHOL EVENTUALLY DESTROYED IT. YOU DON'T WANT TO END UP LIKE HIM.