Why does my shoulder hurt after drinking?

Shoulder pain after drinking is caused by cold air stimulation, inflammatory infection, excessive fatigue, etc. It can be treated with acupuncture or oral medication.

1. Cold air stimulation: Shoulder pain after drinking may be caused by often working in a cold and humid environment, or wearing less clothes when going out. It may be caused by cold air stimulation. It may also be accompanied by shoulder swelling and pain or inability to raise the shoulder. These symptoms have no obvious relationship with drinking. You need to go to the hospital for examination in time to determine the condition. You can take oral anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs for treatment under the guidance of a doctor.

2. Inflammatory infection: The body's immunity is relatively low, and after drinking, there may be a continuous decline in immunity. After being infected with aseptic inflammation, it will irritate the shoulder area and be accompanied by local pain. You need to go to the hospital for an X-ray examination in time to determine the condition. You can take anti-inflammatory drugs under the guidance of a doctor. During the medication treatment, you also need to protect the joints. You can use a hot towel or hot water bottle for local hot compress treatment, which can promote skin metabolism.

3. Excessive fatigue: Long-term heavy labor or lifting heavy objects may cause physical fatigue. After drinking, you may experience symptoms such as shoulder pain or dizziness due to alcohol paralysis. You need to rest in bed in time. You can choose a hard bed to fully relax your muscles and bones.