What foods should patients with gallstones not eat?

People with gallstones should limit their intake of high-fat, high-cholesterol foods, which may stimulate gallbladder contractions, aggravate symptoms, and cause severe right upper abdominal pain.

Gallstones are a common digestive disease, mainly caused by cholesterol crystals in bile that precipitate and form in the gallbladder. These crystals can cause symptoms such as biliary colic and indigestion. Bile helps digest fat in food, and excessive fat intake can cause abnormal contraction of the gallbladder, increase the risk of stone formation and cause pain.

High-fat foods such as fried foods, fatty meat, and cream cakes will increase the burden of bile secretion. At the same time, foods containing high cholesterol, such as animal offal, egg yolks, and full-fat dairy products, may also promote the growth or formation of stones. Patients are advised to eat a light diet and choose fiber-rich foods such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to help maintain the normal functioning of the digestive tract. Moderate intake of lean meat, fish, and low-fat dairy products is also a good choice.

Patients should arrange their diet according to their health conditions. If they experience severe pain or other discomfort, they should consult a professional doctor for diagnosis and treatment. At the same time, you may try to eat small meals frequently to reduce the burden on the gallbladder and maintain normal digestive function. Moderate exercise can also help improve the health of the digestive system and help reduce the symptoms of gallstones.