Gallstone patients are advised to eat as little or no crab as possible.
When the metabolic balance between cholesterol and bile acids is disrupted, it is likely that cholesterol will not be able to dissolve sufficiently in the bile acids, thus forming precipitation of crystals and leading to gallstones.
The cholesterol content in crabs is high, so it is very likely that consumption of crabs by gallstone patients will aggravate the condition of gallstone patients and bring adverse effects to the body.
Therefore, it is recommended that if gallstone patients experience other uncomfortable symptoms after eating crabs, they need to consult a doctor in a timely manner and carry out standardized treatment under the guidance of a doctor in order to avoid delaying their condition.
Gallstones patients should also pay attention to comprehensive and balanced nutrition, regular and quantitative food, small meals, drink more water, and choose surgical treatment if they meet the indications for surgery.