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Alcohol and Colon Infections

by Fatma87, Mar 09, 2009 04:38PM
If my colon is mildly infected, can i drink alcohol in small amounts? What are the effects if i do so?
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by caregiver222, Mar 09, 2009 05:05PM
It's not a good idea. Theoretically the alcohol will kill bacteria. In fact the alcohol will promote inflammation and spread of the infection. Acohol will also depress the immune response and inactivate some antibiotics.
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