Can you drink beer and red wine after gallbladder removal?

Nov 09, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Gao Jun

Introduction

In general, patients should not drink beer or wine after cholecystectomy. Alcohol can strongly irritate the gastrointestinal tract, causing damage to the gastrointestinal mucosa and leading to congestion, edema, or even inflammation. This may result in indigestion symptoms such as abdominal bloating and pain, significantly affecting postoperative recovery. Alcohol consumption also places additional strain on the liver and may adversely affect the function of the entire digestive system.

In general, it is not recommended to drink beer or wine after gallbladder removal.

After gallbladder removal, the body's digestive function undergoes significant changes. The gallbladder normally stores and concentrates bile to aid in fat digestion. After surgery, without the gallbladder, bile flows continuously and directly into the intestines, making fat digestion less stable and relatively weaker. Both beer and wine contain alcohol, which strongly irritates the gastrointestinal tract, potentially damaging the gastric and intestinal mucosa and causing congestion, edema, or even inflammation. This may lead to indigestion symptoms such as bloating and abdominal pain, significantly affecting postoperative recovery.

After gallbladder removal, the liver already bears an increased metabolic burden, having to assume some of the bile-processing functions previously handled by the gallbladder. Alcohol consumption further stresses the liver, disrupts its normal metabolic processes, and interferes with bile secretion and excretion, thereby negatively impacting the overall digestive system.

To ensure smooth recovery after gallbladder removal, patients are generally advised against drinking beer or wine. Regarding diet, it is important to follow medical advice, choosing light, easily digestible, and nutritionally rich foods to gradually restore normal bodily functions.

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