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Throat pain after drinking and vomiting
I recently drank a large amount of Bacardi without much dilution and vomited several times afterward. Since then, I have had throat pain and some tongue soreness. I want to know whether this could be due to alcohol irritation, dehydration, or stomach acid from vomiting. I currently do not have chest pain or breathing difficulty. Please advise whether I need any treatment or examination.
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Kindly consult and give proper detailed history along with symptoms for evaluation and take proper timely treatment with relevant investigations if required.
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* Throat/tongue irritation can occur due to concentrated alcohol and repeated vomiting, causing acid-related mucosal irritation.
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* Tab Pantoprazole 40 mg once daily before breakfast × 5 days
* Warm fluids and adequate hydration.
* Avoid alcohol, spicy/hot foods for a few days.
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* Seek urgent care if blood in vomit, severe chest/abdominal pain, difficulty swallowing or breathing develops.
Contact me anytime on Practo for further consultation.
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As you are fine now then it's a good sign.
But from now you must have to be careful because as you drink alcohol (concentrated),it can lead to the tearing of your esophageal mucosa...which can lead to bleeding also.
So before drinking and eating any heavy barbequed food must be careful this combination is not good for you.
As you are saying vomiting or alcohol irritation...it can be both.so without focusing that what is causing this..and exclude any one cause.. you must have to understand that whenever stomach acid come with vomiting it irritates the mucosa of esophagus and alcohol too.
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Stay hydrated,eat light,
avoid drinking,smoking,
must do meditation and exercise
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Hello,
Yes, the symptoms you are describing can occur after consuming a large amount of alcohol followed by repeated vomiting. Alcohol can directly irritate the throat and oral mucosa, while repeated vomiting can expose the throat to gastric acid and cause further irritation. Vomiting and alcohol consumption can also contribute to dehydration, which may worsen throat and tongue discomfort.
Since you currently do not have chest pain or breathing difficulty, that is reassuring. However, after significant alcohol intake and repeated vomiting, it is important not to ignore persistent or worsening symptoms.
I would recommend avoiding alcohol for now, maintaining adequate hydration, and avoiding very spicy, acidic or irritating foods until the symptoms settle.
A proper assessment is advisable if the pain is persistent, worsening, or associated with difficulty swallowing, vomiting blood, blood in saliva, severe chest/abdominal pain, fever, breathing difficulty, or inability to drink fluids.
The exact cause cannot be confirmed without taking a proper history and, if required, examining your throat/oral cavity.
If you would like, you can book an online consultation with me on Practo. During the consultation, I can take a detailed history of the alcohol intake and vomiting episode, assess your symptoms, discuss whether any examination or investigation is required, and guide you regarding appropriate treatment and precautions.
Please keep any previous medical reports and details of medicines you are currently taking available during the consultation.
Dr. NRIPENDRA KUMAR TRIPATHI
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Betadine gargle add 3ml solution in hot to warm water gargle it before meals two times
Zerodol sp three times a day after food for 3to5 days.
Montek lc one at night
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If the intoxication is recent only take pantocid 40 mg OD and syp mucaine gel 10 ml TDS
If this persist or there is severe chest pain or vomiting kindly consult
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This presentation is most likely due to alcohol induced gastritis.
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Tab.Pantoprazole 40 mg can be taken 30 minutes before food along with 10 ml of mucaine gel before food if you aren't experiencing nausea.Kindly avoid spicy foods,citrus(lemon juice)and other acidic foods.Consume dry and soothing foods (Bread toast,porridge,mashed apple, banana).
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If you aren't able to keep down any liquid or solid foods kindly visit a clinic for assessment and management of nausea
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If you would like to discuss your concern in more detail, please feel free to contact me on WhatsApp at eight six one nine six six nine nine zero six. Alternatively, you can connect with me through the Practo app for a detailed consultation
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You have vomited several times after drinking Neat Bacardi. Now all Bacardi is out.
Please learn a lesson for yourself for future.
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Your symptoms could be due to alcoholic gastritis,the stomach acid content may have irritated the upper GI.Avoid alcohol for a few days,take any PPI and domperdone for the relief.Visit a physician in your area if the symptoms persist
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Consult
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please book a consultation with me for proper evaluation.
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your symptoms can plausibly be from direct alcohol irritation plus stomach acid irritating the throat/tongue after repeated vomiting. Alcohol can also contribute to dehydration.
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Take frequent small sips of water/ORS and eat soft, non-spicy foods,Antacids.
Examination is reasonable if the throat/tongue pain is not improving over several days, or if swallowing becomes painful/difficult.
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Urgent medical care if you develop blood/coffee-ground vomit, black stools, severe chest/abdominal pain, difficulty swallowing or breathing, fainting, or worsening symptoms.
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No need to be panic it may happen after concentrated alcohol consumption.
Alcohol has affected all the areas you thought of, which means all the reasons you mentioned are responsible for this situation.
But if it lasts more then 12 hours then do visit a doctor
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stay hydrated and try to have small, Light meals
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Be careful with bottles they may give you all kind of memories!
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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app
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Dear Patient,
What you are experiencing is very common. The soreness is a combination of direct alcohol irritation, harsh stomach acid from vomiting, and dehydration.
Since you have no chest pain or breathing issues, you can manage this at home
Hydrate well: Sip cool water or electrolytes frequently to rehydrate and soothe the mucosa.
Salt water gargles: Rinse with warm salt water 3–4 times daily to reduce throat inflammation.
Bland diet: Stick to soft, non-spicy, and non-acidic foods (like yogurt, warm soup, or porridge) for 2–3 days.
Please seek in-person evaluation if you develop severe pain while swallowing liquids, fever, persistent vomiting, or any blood in your vomit or stool.
With rest and proper hydration, your throat should heal within a few days!Take care
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Hello,
Your throat pain and tongue soreness can occur due to irritation from alcohol and repeated vomiting, along with dehydration and acid reflux.
Keep yourself well hydrated, avoid alcohol/spicy or acidic foods for a few days, and take warm salt-water gargles.
If symptoms are severe/persistent, or you develop difficulty swallowing/breathing, severe chest pain, blood in vomit, or worsening symptoms, please get examined by a doctor promptly.
Regards,
Dr. Pratiksha Sahani
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Ms. Sneha Yadav
General Physician
Kolkata
Yes It is so . It's due to mucosal irritating of your gut tract . Nothing to worry
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tab pan (40) 1 tab odac for week
syp Mucaingel 10ml tds
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excessive drinking followed by retching could lead to oesophageal mucosal tear and vomiting of blood so keep that in mind and avoid doing so. if coughing up blood consult a general surgeon for ugi endoscopy
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Urti
Steam inhalation
Salt water gargling
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Ms. A Pooja
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Bangalore
Stay hydrated
Drink 4-5 liters of water
Take pan 30 mins before food
Avoid spicy foods and masala items
If symptoms persists or worsen do visit physician
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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Dr. Rachna Pande
Internal Medicine
42 yrs exp
Bhopal
It is irritation and inflammation of throat, food pipe and stomach.
Take soft bland diet in small quantity, for 2 to 3 days, sips of cold milk.
Tab domperidone 10mg one every 8hours.
Syp mucaine gel 5ml every 8hours .
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Mr. Shivam Prajapat
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Indore
No need for any treatment as such it's normal to have troat pain after alcohol withdrawal vomiting
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stay hydrated replenish your electrolytes and your good to go
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Do consult
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Dr. Praful Mahamuni
General Practitioner
20 yrs exp
Nagpur
Hello,
Take Balanced diet which is mentioned below,
1/3 of food plate should contain bread ( or 4 roti ), pasta, potato and rice.
1/3 of food plate should contain fruits and vegetables.
1/9 of food plate should contain fish, meat, egg, beans and other non dairy sources of protein.
1/9 of food plate should contain milk and dairy foods.
1/9 of food plate should contain food and drink high in fat and/ or sugar.
plus a glass of milk daily.
For prescription contact me at GPay at +91959508739nine or consult by practo app.
In future if consultations are required than contact me at GPay at +91959508739nine or consult by practo app.
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Dr. Ankita Gahlot
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Throat and tongue soreness after heavy drinking and repeated vomiting is usually from acid irritation and dehydration, not something more serious. Since your breathing feels normal and nothing else concerning has come up, this is likely to settle on its own over a few days.
Next Steps
Sip water frequently and avoid alcohol and spicy food until your throat feels normal again.
Health Tips
Please see a doctor in person if you notice blood in your vomit, worsening pain, or trouble swallowing.
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