Can you drink alcohol with acute cholecystitis?

Written by Zhang Tao
Hepatobiliary Surgery
Updated on September 16, 2024
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Acute cholecystitis, clinically divided into calculous cholecystitis and acalculous cholecystitis, is closely related to diet regardless of the type. Therefore, patients with acute cholecystitis should not consume alcohol, as drinking can lead to another attack of acute cholecystitis. Most episodes of acute cholecystitis are directly related to diet and excessive drinking, so not only during an acute attack but also in everyday life, it is important to avoid greasy, fried foods, spicy and irritating foods, and excessive alcohol consumption, in order to prevent stimulating the swelling of the gallbladder mucosa and triggering an attack of acute cholecystitis.

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What are the symptoms when there are problems with the gallbladder?

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Does a woman's back hurt after gallblitis?

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Can acute cholecystitis recur?

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How is cholelithiasis cholecystitis treated?

The treatment of cholecystitis with gallstones is divided into two main categories. The first category refers to the treatment of asymptomatic gallstone cholecystitis, as well as symptomatic treatment. For asymptomatic cases, treatment can include dietary management for chronic, symptom-free cholecystitis, including those with gallstones. In symptomatic cases, the treatment focuses on improving gallbladder function and symptomatic relief. Dietary treatment mainly suggests regular meals without overeating, promoting a regular eating pattern. The second method is to use medication to improve gallbladder function, and preventive gallbladder removal can also be considered. For symptomatic cases, the primary goal is to control symptoms and reduce inflammation, mainly through medication. If medical treatment is not effective, surgical options may be considered.