Can patients with AIDS drink alcohol?
Feb 05, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Wenmin
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, patients with AIDS should not consume alcohol. Alcohol is irritating, and long-term drinking can decrease appetite, leading to deficiencies in various nutrients and further weakening of resistance and immunity. This not only makes patients more susceptible to diseases such as tuberculosis and bacterial pneumonia, but also affects the treatment effectiveness of AIDS, and may even accelerate the progression of the disease.
Generally, patients with AIDS should not consume alcohol. The detailed analysis is as follows:
Alcohol is irritating, and long-term drinking can decrease appetite, leading to deficiencies in various nutrients and further weakening of resistance and immunity. This not only makes patients more susceptible to diseases such as tuberculosis and bacterial pneumonia but also affects the treatment effectiveness of AIDS, potentially accelerating disease progression.
In addition, alcohol increases the risk of infection in AIDS patients. It easily damages the immune barrier of the gastrointestinal tract, increasing the likelihood of gastrointestinal infections. At the same time, alcohol can affect the levels of vitamin C and zinc in the body; deficiencies in these nutrients can increase HIV replication and susceptibility. Alcohol may also react chemically with medications, affecting their efficacy and causing adverse reactions.
AIDS patients need to pay special attention to diet, regular作息 (作息 should be translated as "rest and activity patterns"), psychological adjustment, and regular medical checkups in their daily lives to maintain health and improve quality of life.
