The recovery of the body after laparoscopy will take some time, although not as long as with abdominal surgery. Its duration depends on the type of manipulation (diagnosis or treatment), the type of procedure (which organ was examined), the appearance of complications and can take 2-4 weeks. During this time, a number of different events don't stop in a person's life, including those related to why he or she takes alcohol. Therefore, patients often find out when alcohol can be taken after laparoscopy.
Attitude towards alcohol during the recovery period after laparoscopy
| Type of laparoscopic surgery | Important alcohol-related adaptation functions |
| Gynecological procedures | During the adjustment period after endovideo surgery, a woman is faced with nausea and bloating. With the onset of pain, the doctor prescribes the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and, if an infectious-inflammatory focus is suspected, antibiotics. After laparoscopy of the ovarian cyst, a woman needs to drink hormonal drugs to correct the hormonal background. Therefore, alcohol-containing drinks are allowed no earlier than one and a half months, as drugs are absolutely incompatible even with small doses of alcohol. |
| Removal of appendicitis | Alcoholic beverages are prohibited after laparoscopic appendectomy, as they greatly damage the liver, threatening the development of cirrhosis. In addition, ethanol causes inflammation of the mucous membranes of all digestive organs. Due to the danger of bloating and the onset of flatulence, the use of beer is also prohibited, because the drink is a fermentation product, albeit natural. The result of increased gas formation can be the dispersion of the seams, after how long you can taste alcohol, the attending physician decides in each case |
| Removal of the gallbladder | After laparoscopic cholecystectomy, patients have to significantly adapt not only their diet, but their entire lifestyle. The body should be helped to adapt to the particular working conditions, and taking certain medications can last a lifetime. Therefore, after the surgery, alcohol is not only prohibited, it is definitely contraindicated, because the organ responsible for the degradation of alcohol has been removed. Without meeting all the doctor's requirements, a favorable outcome is in question |
For successful rehabilitation after any type of laparoscopy, it is important to follow simple rules for full body recovery. Even with a complete rejection of alcohol, life does not end, but acquires a new meaning, and the colors of reality become brighter.
The time in which the risks from ethanol intake are minimized
Drinking alcohol after surgery is undesirable. It is considered that after:
- abdominal surgery, the first minimum dose of ethanol can be taken one month later;
- tooth extraction - after 2-3 days;
- appendectomy (for purulent appendicitis) - after 2-3 weeks;
- gynecological operations (for uterine fibroids or ectopic pregnancy) - after 4 weeks.
- plastic and cosmetic surgery - after 3 weeks.
The time factor is influenced by the age and physical condition of the patient. If the average abstinence time during appendectomy is 2-3 weeks, then in young people aged 25-30 it can be 10-14 days, and in people older than 35 - 1. 5-2 months.
If it is not possible to avoid alcohol, it is best to consult your doctor about the approximate "safe" abstinence periods. This mainly applies to operations spread over:
- spine for the removal of herniated intervertebral discs, as well as injuries of the coccyx;
- rectum (for hemorrhoids);
- thyroid;
- limb joints;
- prostate (for cancer or adenoma);
- testis (varicocelectomy for varicocele);
- knee area (on the knee joint);
- leg veins (for varicose veins).
Alcohol affects differently
Unfortunately, not everyone listens to the advice of a tattoo artist. Hence, various kinds of consequences often arise. There is no harmless alcohol. Some people may think: what happens if I drink a bottle of beer or a glass of vodka? Let's take a look at how specific types of alcohol-containing drinks affect the body after getting a tattoo.
Fans of cognac and whiskey should turn down these drinks within a few weeks of the procedure. The fact is that they will have a direct effect on blood vessels, expanding them. As a result, the image can become much dimmer, by about half. Damaged skin takes longer to heal and the wound can bleed.
Drinking vodka after the tattoo can cause distortion and blurring of the design. The paint has faded very strongly. As for the seemingly harmless beer, you will also have to refrain from drinking it. Foamy drinks contribute to a slight increase in blood pressure, which will affect the lymph, more precisely, the amount of its production.
Important! After consuming alcoholic beverages, a rough scab will appear on the skin for several days after applying the tattoo. As a result, scars, scars or bumps may appear, which, even after the skin heals completely, will not disappear.
Alcohol and anesthesia
Anesthesia - loss of sensitivity of tissues for a short period of time under the influence of anesthetic agents. Such drugs block the transmission of nerve impulses, due to which the signals do not reach the brain, which means that the body's response to irritation in the form of painful sensations is also absent.
Local anesthesia lasts another 2, 5 hours after surgery. However, when drinking alcohol, the anesthetic effect of the drug disappears instantly, an acute attack of pain develops, which cannot be muffled even with anesthetic drugs.
The situation is much more complicated with general anesthesia used in abdominal surgery, when the body needs to be protected from shock and pain.
Following recovery from anesthesia, the following complications may occur:
- headache;
- nausea;
- weakness or tension in the muscles;
- throat discomfort;
- clouding of consciousness;
- drop in blood pressure;
- hallucinogenic delirium.
Why can't you drink alcohol after anesthesia?
This combination can lead to critical conditions such as anaphylactic shock and nervous disorders. The withdrawal period for anesthetic drugs depends on the type of drug, its dose and the patient's health. As a rule, the main part leaves the body within a day after the operation, and the residue within 2-3 days.
What can be the consequences
Not all antibiotics are the same: some are mild and others more aggressive. The following are the groups of drugs that must be taken strictly according to the doctor's instructions, excluding any experiments with health:
- chloramphenicol;
- tetracycline;
- nitroimidazole;
- macrolide;
- cephalosporin;
- lincosamide;
- aminoglycoside.
Serious health problems are inevitable if the restrictions are ignored. Person is facing:
- heart attack;
- stroke;
- allergic reaction;
- tissue suppuration can turn into gangrene.
The drug Biseptol is similar in its action to disulfiram (it is used to code for alcoholism). If you mix it with alcohol, the patient's temperature rises, heart palpitations appear, accompanied by severe vomiting, headache. From vasospasm in the brain, hemorrhage can occur. As a result - a heart attack, coma or death.
Rules for drinking alcohol after removing the gallbladder
If a person does not feel well at first after cholecystectomy, this does not mean that alcohol use is allowed. Especially in this case, the systematic intake of intoxicating drinks is dangerous. In many patients with a removed gallbladder, the body spontaneously reacts to alcohol with indomitable vomiting or severe pain. This is due to the fact that the digestive organs after the operation begin to function in extreme conditions.
The cholecystectomy itself forces many patients to reconsider their diet and to eliminate bad habits. Only in this case is a long-term remission possible and it becomes possible to live without constant pain in the hypochondrium.
After removing the gallbladder, it is more correct to completely forget about alcohol in any form and quantity. And there are many patients who have managed to completely remove alcohol from their lives. However, not all people are able to completely stop drinking alcohol - after all, most of the traditions of Slavic culture are associated with the mandatory use of strong drinks.
Therefore, it is important to know what are the basic rules for drinking alcohol after removing the gallbladder, what you can drink in a similar situation and in what quantity. Restrictions like:
they can become a compromise between the title of "white crow" and damage to one's health.Usually, the removal of the gallbladder is associated with the development of chronic inflammatory processes in the bile ducts or liver. With such diseases, the absence of a gallbladder is not a reason to relax and start absorbing everything. In addition to alcohol, patients aged at least 2-3 years are forbidden to take fatty, fried, smoked and spicy foods. This period after cholecystectomy is considered restorative and is associated with special restrictions for the patient.
Removal of the gallbladder is done very often, and after such an operation it is quite possible to live a full life. However, such an intervention forces a person to more carefully monitor their health, adhere to a diet and eliminate alcohol from life as much as possible.
Only in case of a regulated lifestyle and rejection of addictions, long-term remission with good health for the patient is possible. The need to severely limit or exclude alcohol does not prevent many people from living with pleasure, preferring to find real reasons for joy.
How much alcohol should not be drunk
Ethanol dilates blood vessels and increases blood circulation, which is very dangerous in the presence of an open wound in the mouth. Drinking can cause severe bleeding which can be difficult to stop.
After removal, a blood clot forms in the wound which protects it from infection. With increased bleeding, it can wash, so inflammation cannot be avoided. As a result: painful spasms, swelling, suppuration, fever. You will have to go to dentistry again, clean the pus, open the gums and drink antibiotics.
Additionally, ethanol can trigger an allergic reaction to the pain medication. No one can predict this, because each organism reacts to painkillers in its own way. The most common manifestations: rash, itching, edema, breathing difficulties. Anaphylactic shock is also possible.
The period during which the use of strong drinks is prohibited is determined individually. Before starting to drink, the patient must make sure that the wound has healed and no longer bleeds in case of accidental mechanical damage. The gums are healthy, there is no swelling and when they are pressed there is no pain. There is no putrid, purulent taste in the mouth.
In addition, it is necessary to wait until the anesthetic is removed from the blood. This process lasts from one day to several days: the time depends on the injected dose, the individual metabolic rate and the type of anesthetic. As a rule, by the third evening, no traces of the drug remain in the blood.
Tooth extraction is a relatively harmless operation, but even after it some restrictions must be observed, especially if the doctor used anesthesia. You should be careful about drinking alcohol - even a small portion can have serious consequences.
The effect of alcohol on blood circulation
Surgery sometimes damages not only soft tissue, but also the blood vessels that feed certain parts of the body. With a favorable outcome, they are restored, therefore, no organ suffers from a lack of oxygen and excess carbon dioxide.
Surgeons note that such a result is possible only with strict adherence to all recommendations regarding the recovery period. In particular, circulatory problems are likely if a person disobeys their doctor and drinks alcohol. Alcohol negatively affects the state of the vascular bed.
It is believed that small doses of alcohol have a beneficial effect on blood circulation, but this only applies to completely healthy people. After the operation, the situation is different.
Even a small amount of any strong drink can be harmful. Doctors explain this by the fact that under the influence of ethyl alcohol, smooth muscle tissue undergoes a strong contraction. In other words, the walls of the arteries and veins turn into a state of increased tone. Their lumen narrows and the speed of blood flow through them decreases.
As a result, the patient's blood pressure decreases and the oxygen supply to tissues and organs deteriorates. This means that postoperative healing will be slower and the rehabilitation period will drag on indefinitely.
Dangers of alcohol before surgery
The presence of ethanol in the body is unacceptable not only after surgery, but also during preparation. Although the operation will be performed with a modern endovideosurgery method, which does not require standard cavity incisions. Drinking alcoholic beverages before surgery contributes to disruption of the cardiovascular system, which threatens heart failure with the likelihood of death.
In some cases, alcohol in the blood can cause problems with the action of anesthesia, the duration of which is short-term, without relieving pain. Sometimes patients ask if it is possible to drink beer or other carbonated beverage before surgery in the abdominal cavity. Such drinks before surgery contribute to the irritation of the gastric mucosa with carbon dioxide and, in combination with ethanol and anesthesia, lead to gastrointestinal bleeding.
Even small doses of alcohol taken before manipulating the administration of anesthetics cause a very difficult recovery from general anesthesia. Due to the symptoms of a severe hangover, doctors will have to bring the operated person to consciousness, fight with delirium tremens and withdraw from anaphylactic shock. Therefore, doctors warn that after laparoscopy, you can only drink clean water that does not contain carbon dioxide, and even more so, alcohol. Especially after endovosurgery with the removal of an ovarian cyst, when a woman may be prescribed antibiotics to protect herself from the possible development of inflammation.
Postoperative complications
According to medical statistics, the risk of complications in patients who drink alcohol before or after surgery is much higher. Ethyl alcohol and anesthesia are completely incompatible. Anesthesia is a temporary loss of tissue sensitivity under the influence of medicinal anesthetic substances. Their main task is to block the transmission of nerve impulses. As a result, the signals do not reach the brain, so the patient feels no pain.
The effect of anesthesia after the operation lasts another 2-3 hours. If you drink some alcohol after the surgery, the pain reliever effect disappears instantly.A similar reaction can occur if alcohol was drunk before the operation.
In this case, additional anesthesia will not bring the desired result.
Any surgery for the body is stress. Drinking alcohol after surgery can cause serious problems. Potential complications include:
- headache;
- clouding of consciousness;
- nausea;
- by lowering blood pressure.
Ethyl alcohol has a negative effect on blood clotting. It makes it too thick. The erythrocytes in the blood join together and form clots that clog blood vessels and small capillaries. Drinking alcohol after surgery can cause stroke, heart attack, or bleeding.
Many alcoholics, arriving in a hospital bed with a disappointing diagnosis requiring surgery, ask themselves the question, “When can you drink alcohol after surgery? ” If someone doesn't know when. And this is especially true during illness, including the pre- and post-operative periods. Today we will touch on the topic in more detail and find out the physiology of the effect of ethyl alcohol on the organism, which has recently undergone an operation.
After surgery
After surgery, the patient's body needs long-term, high-quality recovery. For this, a significant list of drugs is usually assigned to facilitate the process. Intoxication grossly interferes with the recovery process, exerting both a direct negative effect on the body, the immune system, and interacting with drugs.
Due to the fact that alcohol causes blood to thicken, its intake after surgical procedures is dangerous: it affects the veins, leads to disastrous consequences in the form of thrombosis of the vessels that have not yet recovered after thesurgery by the surgeon. Depending on the alcohol concentration, both the smallest capillaries and the largest vessels can overlap, significantly slowing down blood circulation and recovery processes.
The liver and kidneys of alcoholics experience serious difficulties in their work, often complicated by cirrhosis and other chronic diseases. In the postoperative period, the body is already subjected to significant stress to remove the decay products of powerful drugs. Alcohol significantly increases the additional risks.
The combination of alcohol and drugs in the postoperative time leads to a delay in the elimination of toxins from the body. The negative symptoms of this combination manifest themselves as follows:
- heart rhythm disturbances;
- difficulty in breathing;
- increased sweating;
- dizziness;
- lowering of blood pressure;
- rush of blood to the head.
Very often, to protect themselves from postoperative complications, powerful antibiotics are prescribed, which are absolutely incompatible with any alcoholic product. Alcohol with general anesthesia has a depressing effect on the central nervous system, which often leads to delusional states, hallucinations and other manifestations of damage.
Alcohol during rehabilitation
As with other types of surgical procedures, drinking any type of alcohol is especially dangerous after laparoscopy. This is especially true in the field of gynecology. Since after endovosurgical manipulations associated with the appearance of postoperative pain and inflammation, patients are usually prescribed certain drugs. Taking painkillers and antibacterial agents is incompatible with alcohol, it is strictly forbidden to use it.
Reasons to ban alcoholic beverages after laparoscopy:
- instead of restoring immunity, the body will have to expend energy to remove alcoholic toxins;
- when treating an ovarian cyst by a laparoscopic method, if a woman drank even a little beer before the operation, this threatens with inflammatory complications;
- taking alcoholic beverages together with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs leads to the death of hepatocytes;
- drinking alcohol after anesthesia slows down the regeneration processes and also leads to exacerbation of latent ailments, chronic problems;
- causing vasodilation, alcohol after anesthesia threatens internal bleeding, hemorrhage, can cause heart attack or stroke;
- alcohol strongly thickens the blood, which causes clogging of small capillaries with aggregated erythrocytes, which leads to the appearance of blood clots;
- the use of alcoholic beverages that depress the nervous system can cause confusion, delusional state, hallucinations.
Antibiotic rules
The most important rule of thumb for taking antibiotics is to use them only in situations where you can't do without them. Indications for use are the symptoms of an acute bacterial infection, with which the body is unable to cope on its own. To achieve the desired therapeutic effect, the intake of antibiotics cannot be indiscriminate.
It is imperative to follow the instructions below:
- You cannot prescribe an antibiotic on your ownunless you have a medical background. Only a doctor can determine the cause of the disease - a virus or bacterium. With a viral infection, antibiotics do not help, on the contrary, they can aggravate the course of the disease;
- Do not interrupt the prescribed course of treatment if you feel better.Relapse of the disease may occur;
- Do not change the dosage of the antibiotic during treatment. A decrease in dosage threatens that bacteria will develop resistance to the drug, and an increase is fraught with side effects or overdose;
- Do not drink the antibiotic with tea, juice and especially milk, otherwise the drug will be useless. Milk, dairy and fermented milk products are incompatible with antibiotics, reduce the effect of the drug. You can drink the drug only with water, about 0. 5-1 glass;
- Do not take antibiotics at any convenient time.It is important to follow the instructions for the drug and use the drug as described, that is: before, during or after meals. In addition, it is important to observe the frequency of administration (1 time after 24 hours, 2 times after 12 hours, 3 times after 8 hours and so on), to create the desired concentration of antibiotic in the body;
- Do not combine antibiotics with physical activity;
- Do not drink alcohol during the entire course of taking antibiotics.
Before prescribing an antibiotic, you should tell your doctor about the following:
- drugs currently in use;
- pregnant or breastfeeding;
- kidney or liver disease;
- diabetes mellitus.
And although observed above:
- occurrence of side effects;
- development of allergic reactions;
- recent use of antimicrobial agents.