Acute cholecystitis can have a normal diet in 1 to 2 weeks.
Patients with acute cholecystitis, if there is no other causative factor and after active anti-infection and other symptomatic treatment, the acute cholecystitis is relieved and normal diet can be resumed in 1 to 2 weeks. Acute cholecystitis should be fasted during the acute attack so that the gallbladder can get enough rest to relieve the pain. Intravenous fluids can be given to supplement nutrition, more water can be drunk, and attention can be paid to supplementing sodium and potassium in drinks. When the condition improves, fluids high in carbohydrates may be given.
When the acute phase is gone, the diet should be changed from a fat-free to a low-fat diet. Patients with acute cholecystitis should avoid irritating or gas-producing foods, such as milk, radish, onion, etc.; alcohol is prohibited.
Patients with acute cholecystitis are advised to follow their specialist’s advice on what to eat and to have regular reviews.