Can I drink alcoholic beverages if I have Crohns disease?
There is evidence that drinking alcohol can have an irritating effect on the lining of the gastrointestinal tract. Since people with Crohn’s disease already have problems with their gastrointestinal tracts, alcohol consumption may exacerbate some of the symptoms of the disease, which include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and gastrointestinal bleeding. Alcohol use can cause malabsorption, another concern for people with Crohn’s disease.
