Question
Hello doctor,
After drinking alcohol, I had a stomach ache, and the next morning I had bloody stool. So, doctor, can you tell me if stomach ache and bloody stool after drinking alcohol is normal? Thank you.
Anonymous customer
Answer
Answered by Master, Doctor Ta Que Phuong - Department of Internal Medicine, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question "Is it normal to have a stomach ache with bloody stools after drinking alcohol?", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Alcohol is a drink that is considered to be not good for health, especially when consumed frequently, it will directly affect the digestive system. Drinking a lot of alcohol often causes digestive disorders accompanied by abnormal problems when defecating, including constipation and bloody stools.
The main reason is that the ethanol in alcohol after being absorbed into the body will become acetaldehyde. This is a component that can cause strong irritation to the lining of the digestive system. When drinking a lot of alcohol, the body will often have typical reactions such as vomiting, bloating, fatigue, and headache. Many people also have bloody stools after drinking alcohol.
Bloody stools after drinking alcohol are symptoms that are thought to be caused by localized or diffuse damage to the digestive mucosa. It may be related to the following diseases: hemorrhoids, gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcerative colitis, anal fissures, polyps, etc.
Therefore, you should limit your alcohol consumption. If the condition persists, you should see a gastroenterologist for diagnosis and treatment and not buy medicine on your own.
If you still have questions about bloody stools after drinking alcohol, you can go to a hospital in the Vinmec Health System for further examination and consultation. Thank you for your trust and sending your question to Vinmec. Wishing you good health.
Sincerely!
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