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Alcohol Consumption With Crohn's Disease

To anyone with a health condition, alcohol consumption can become an issue. Alcohol can interfere with prescription medications. Alcohol can also worsen symptoms of some conditions. Crohn's disease, also known as inflammatory bowel disease or IBD, is one condition sensitive to alcohol consumption.

  1. Crohn's Disease

    • Crohn's disease is a serious chronic condition that affects your bowels. The gastrointestinal lining is damaged by IBD.

    Effects of Alcohol

    • The gastrointestinal lining is sensitive to alcohol consumption. Drinking worsens the symptoms of IBD, such as diarrhea and vomiting.

    Levels of Sugar

    • The effects of alcohol consumption on IBD are dependent on the amount of sugar in your alcoholic beverage. The less sugar, the less effect the alcohol will have on your symptoms.

    Significance

    • Out of the 1.4 million cases of Crohn's disease in the United States, 150,000 are adolescents 17 or younger. The disease can make social life difficult when many young adults begin drinking.

    Considerations

    • Alcohol consumption can interfere with medication prescribed to treat IBD. If you have Crohn's disease, talk to your doctor before consuming alcohol.

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