We are going on vacation in two days and have been planning on drinking beers on the beach. He is a smoker, regular drinker...and has had stomach problems for at least 20 years. He eats Prevacid like it's candy, but has never had any "problems." In the last few days, he has had severe stomach pains, loss of appetite, weight loss (in the last couple months) and he has a very stressful job. What exactly does alcohol do to an ulcer if it's not healed? I do not want anything bad to happen to him, but he insists that he will be fine to drink. We are admittedly heavy drinkers, so please...just advice on what effects this may have on his ulcer. Thank you!
2007-06-06 09:11:44 · 4 answers · asked by BKing 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Again, I do understand that he shouldn't drink due to his ulcer, but I can tell you this isn't going to happen. My question is...what effects will drinking have on an ulcer if it's not healed? Also, approximately how long does it take to heal an ulcer? Basically, I need to know what problems could develop while in Mexico if he insists on drinking (which I know he will). So I guess I should've phrased the question differently.
2007-06-06 09:24:12 · update #1
I strongly recommend he lay off the beer, and maybe other carbonated beverages as well.
2007-06-06 09:15:19 · answer #1 · answered by Mike M. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your doctor may also give you this advice:
Don't smoke. Smoking may interfere with the protective lining of the stomach, making your stomach more susceptible to the development of an ulcer. Smoking also increases stomach acid.
Limit or avoid alcohol. Excessive use of alcohol can irritate and erode the mucous lining in your stomach and intestines, causing inflammation and bleeding.
Avoid nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If you use pain relievers regularly, use acetaminophen (Tylenol, others).
Control acid reflux. If you have an esophageal ulcer — usually associated with acid reflux — you can take several steps to help manage acid reflux. These include avoiding spicy and fatty foods, avoiding reclining after meals for at least three hours, raising the head of your bed and reducing your weight. Avoiding smoking, alcohol and NSAIDs also may help to control acid reflux
2007-06-06 09:16:21 · answer #2 · answered by Shaunda W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No beer or any alcohol! Smoking is a bad thing also. He needs to see a doctor and a change of lifestyle, if he wants to see another year.
2007-06-06 09:16:58 · answer #3 · answered by mahalga 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
alcohol can aggravate the ulcer, and cause, or increase bleeding!
2007-06-06 09:33:16 · answer #4 · answered by Daniel F 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋