¿Por Qué Me Arde El Estómago Después De Tomar Alcohol?

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Owen
Owen
2025-07-15 22:49:07
As someone who has spent way too many nights experimenting with different drinks, I’ve felt that awful stomach burn more times than I can count. Alcohol irritates the stomach lining, and when you drink, especially on an empty stomach, it’s like pouring acid on a wound. The body produces more stomach acid to break down alcohol, but when there’s no food to buffer it, that acid starts attacking your stomach walls instead. That’s why you get that sharp, burning sensation. It’s worse with high-proof spirits like whiskey or tequila because they’re more concentrated. Beer and wine can still cause it, but the lower alcohol content makes it less intense for some people.

Another factor is that alcohol relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter, the muscle that keeps stomach acid from rising into your throat. When it loosens, acid can splash back up, causing heartburn alongside the stomach pain. This is why some people feel that fiery discomfort not just in their gut but also in their chest. Mixing alcohol with carbonated drinks makes it even worse because the bubbles expand in your stomach, pushing acid around. If you’re prone to gastritis or ulcers, alcohol can flare those conditions up like a match to gasoline. The pain isn’t just temporary either—frequent drinking can lead to chronic inflammation, making your stomach more sensitive over time.

Dehydration plays a role too. Alcohol pulls water out of your system, drying out the mucous layer that protects your stomach lining. Without that cushion, the acid has direct access to the sensitive tissues underneath. This is why hydrating before, during, and after drinking can dull the burn a little. Eating something fatty or starchy before drinking helps too because it coats the stomach and slows alcohol absorption. But if the pain is severe or happens every time you drink, it might be a sign of something bigger, like an ulcer or GERD. In those cases, cutting back or switching to less acidic drinks like vodka soda (in moderation) might be the way to go.
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