Alcohol and Peptic Ulcer

Consumption of alcohol results in the increase of stomach acid production. This in turn results in irritation of the stomach and increase in ulcer symptoms. When alcohol is consumed, the LES or the lower esophageal sphincter relaxes causing the stomach contents to flow back to the esophageal tube.

While it is better to avoid taking alcohol for a person suffering from ulcer, you can still have that occasional moderate drink without suffering from ulcer by following a few tips. The alcoholic drink can be diluted with water or soda to reduce the concentration. Restricting the number of drinks to one or two a day helps in avoiding peptic ulcers.

White wine can be had instead of the red wine as this has lesser toxic content. Having drinks which are non alcoholic is the best thing to do. Upon identifying the brand of drink which creates the most problem with the stomach, it is better to keep away from that particular brand.