What can I do to help prevent biliary colic?
• Avoid alcohol: Do not drink alcohol, such as beer, wine, or whiskey. Alcohol can damage your liver and increase your risk for getting biliary colic. Tell your caregiver if you drink alcohol. Ask him for information on how to stop if you need help. • Maintain a healthy weight: If you weigh more than your caregiver suggests, you may increase your risk of gallstones, which can cause biliary colic. If you are overweight, ask your caregiver how to lose weight slowly and safely. Do not try to lose a lot of weight very quickly. Too much weight lost quickly may also increase your risk of gallstones. • Exercise: Exercise may help prevent gallstones and biliary colic. Talk with your caregiver before you start exercising. Together you can plan the best exercise program for you. It is best to start slowly and do more as you get stronger. • Eat healthy foods: Healthy foods include fruits, vegetables, whole-grain breads, low-fat dairy products, beans, lean meat, and fish. Foods that are high in fi
