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Should Alcohol Consumption Be Completely Restricted After Gallbladder Surgery?
Question: My wife had gaulbladder surgery. She had several stones removed. She likes to drinkm wine. The doctors told her it was not a good idea to drink any acohol beverages in her condition, Is this true?
Brief Answer:
Restrict to NIL to very minimal alcohol consumption
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Alcohol as such will not commonly cause issues with gallbladder or post gallbladder surgery.
However, in people with gallbladder disease, there is a high chance of associated liver and pancreatic issues. And alcohol can adversely affect both liver and pancreas. So it is best to avoid alcohol. Even if she decides to go consume wine, limit to a very minimal intake like 1 glass of wine per day.
Hope this answers your question
Please let me know if you need further clarification.
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
Restrict to NIL to very minimal alcohol consumption
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Alcohol as such will not commonly cause issues with gallbladder or post gallbladder surgery.
However, in people with gallbladder disease, there is a high chance of associated liver and pancreatic issues. And alcohol can adversely affect both liver and pancreas. So it is best to avoid alcohol. Even if she decides to go consume wine, limit to a very minimal intake like 1 glass of wine per day.
Hope this answers your question
Please let me know if you need further clarification.
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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