Can I eat eggplant after surgery?

Whether a patient can eat eggplant after surgery depends on the type of surgery, whether gastrointestinal function has returned to normal, and whether there are other adverse symptoms.

If the patient underwent surgical resection due to gastrointestinal conditions such as malignant esophageal tumors or intestinal obstruction, and proper postoperative care was not maintained—resulting in complications such as fluid accumulation or abdominal infection—eating eggplant is generally not recommended. The diet should primarily consist of light, easily digestible liquid foods. Otherwise, impaired gastrointestinal recovery may lead to increased digestive burden and hinder healing.

However, for procedures such as laser pigmentation removal or incision and drainage of abscesses with nail avulsion, recovery is typically faster and gastrointestinal function is usually unaffected. In such cases, moderate consumption of eggplant is acceptable. Moreover, since eggplant contains abundant vitamins and various trace elements, it may even help promote recovery.