Can patients with multiple gallbladder stones eat chicken wings?

Apr 10, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Jin Zhongkui
Introduction
Patients with multiple gallstones should generally avoid eating chicken wings. Individuals with multiple gallstones should not consume foods that are high in fat, high in cholesterol, greasy, spicy, or irritating, as these may increase cholesterol levels in the bile and blood. Chicken wings contain a large amount of fat and are considered greasy food; consuming them may trigger bile duct spasms or cholecystitis, leading to discomforts such as abdominal bloating, nausea, and vomiting.

Patients with multiple gallstones should generally avoid eating chicken wings and are advised to maintain a light diet. The detailed explanation is as follows:

Multiple gallstones are usually caused by improper diet leading to the formation of stones in various locations within the gallbladder. Patients should avoid high-fat, high-cholesterol, greasy, spicy, and stimulating foods, as these may irritate the gallbladder, increase cholesterol levels in bile, worsen the condition, or raise the risk of stone formation. Chicken wings contain a large amount of fat and are considered greasy food; consuming them can cause rapid bile secretion from the gallbladder, potentially triggering bile duct spasms or cholecystitis, resulting in discomfort such as abdominal bloating, nausea, and vomiting.

It is recommended that patients actively cooperate with their doctors for treatment and maintain a light diet to reduce the likelihood of experiencing symptoms.