Can patients with appendicitis drink milk tea?
Jun 17, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Introduction
Whether patients with appendicitis can drink milk tea mainly depends on the stage of their condition. If appendicitis is in the recovery phase, it is generally acceptable to consume it in moderation. However, during the acute phase, drinking milk tea is not recommended. In daily life, patients are advised to follow their doctor's instructions and maintain healthy dietary habits and lifestyle practices to promote recovery.
Whether patients with appendicitis can drink milk tea mainly depends on the stage of their condition. If appendicitis is in the recovery phase, drinking milk tea in moderation is generally acceptable. However, if the patient is experiencing an acute episode, it is not recommended. Detailed explanations are as follows:
If appendicitis has already healed or is in the recovery phase, and the patient does not have other digestive system diseases, drinking low-sugar or sugar-free milk tea in moderation is generally acceptable under a doctor's guidance. However, freshly prepared beverages with good hygiene should be selected, and it must be ensured that the milk tea does not contain additives that may cause gastrointestinal discomfort.
However, if the patient is currently experiencing an acute episode of appendicitis accompanied by significant symptoms such as abdominal pain, fever, nausea, and other symptoms, gastrointestinal function may be disturbed and digestion weakened. At this time, strict fasting and water restriction are necessary to reduce the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, so drinking milk tea is not allowed.
In daily life, patients are advised to follow their doctor's instructions, maintain healthy eating habits and lifestyle practices to promote recovery.
