woman sitting on a couch holds her hand to her chest in pain wondering why does my chest hurt after drinking

Why Your Chest Hurts After Drinking

If you experience stabbing pain in your chest after consuming alcohol, seek medical attention immediately. This symptom could indicate a serious condition and should not be ignored. Chest pain after drinking may result from alcoholic cardiomyopathy, a heart disease from prolonged excessive alcohol use that weakens and enlarges the heart muscle, causing chest pain, shortness…