Hi Im A 26 Year Old Male So About 2

Posted on Sat, 11 May 2019

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Question : Hi im a 26 year old male so about 2 weeks ago i threw up blood my dr said it is likely do to alcohol and wrote acute alcoholic gastritis with hemorrhage since then I have not drank alcohol only had water and tea no caffeine and a relatively bland diet up until these past 3 days still no spicy foods or anything of the sort with acidity however I had a cbc and my labs came back just fine I was referred to a gi 18 days from now and at the moment I'm going camping here this weekend and am wondering would it be ok to have a couple beers with having eaten food and still taking my priolsec I have not gotten sick and my bowel movements from what I see are not dark or seem to have any blood.

Answered by Dr. AJEET SINGH (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Alcoholic gastritis with esophageal varices

Detailed Answer:
Hello....
Welcome to Ask a doctor.I am Dr Ajeet XXXXXXX
Unfortunately,your body is getting affected due to alcohol.You are having gastritis and due to it's effect on liver,there is dilatation of veins of stomach and esophagus.They are called varies and are very fragile and can bleed any time.At times,the bleeding is alarming and patients slip into shock and endoscopic bending is done on emergency basis.
You are quite young so I would advise you to abstain from alcohol altogether.
Hope that I have answered your query.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. AJEET SINGH (30 minutes later)

My blood work came back and my liver pancreas and kidneys came out fine I'm just wondering from having not drinking for 2 weeks is 2 beers going to be anything severe I havent thrown up blood or had any problem with my bowel movements

Answered by Dr. AJEET SINGH (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Alcoholic gastritis with esophageal varicella bleeding

Detailed Answer:
Hello...
It's very good that tests of all your vital organs are normal but I am just emphasizing that the disease process has started.
You are right that taking 2 beers might not cause any issues immediately and acutely.
You can have it.Take bland meals thereafter (devoid of spices)and avoid tea, coffee.
Avoid hot foods as it escalates the chances of any fresh bleeding.
But....now on, be cautious about your alcohol intake as it is harmful for your liver and may cascade bleeding.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T