How does alcohol affect the gallbladder?
- How does alcohol affect the gallbladder?
One theory is that alcohol consumption increases the rate at which the gallbladder empties. This would reduce the amount of bile that lingers in the gallbladder, lowering the risk of stone formation.
- Does alcohol cause your gallbladder to hurt?
The gallbladder contracts vigorously against the blockage, causing severe pain in spasms, or sometimes constant pain. Inflamed gallbladder (cholecystitis) Inflammation of the gallbladder can be caused by gallstones, excessive alcohol use, infections, or even tumors that cause bile buildup.