Can people with gastric ulcers eat wampee fruit?
Oct 13, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhao Haiming
Introduction
If the patient is in the recovery phase of gastric ulcer and has no discomfort symptoms, it is generally acceptable to consume an appropriate amount of wampee fruit without adversely affecting the condition. However, if the patient is experiencing an active phase of the disease, eating wampee fruit is generally not recommended, as it may irritate the stomach, increase gastric acid secretion, worsen symptoms, and hinder recovery.
Whether patients with gastric ulcers can eat wampee (Clausena lansium) depends on the specific circumstances.
1. Permissible
Wampee has a relatively sweet taste and is rich in nutrients such as vitamin C, sugar, dietary fiber, organic acids, and pectin. Consuming it can be beneficial to health. If the patient is in the recovery phase of gastric ulcer and does not experience any discomfort, moderate consumption of wampee is generally acceptable and unlikely to adversely affect the condition. Additionally, it may help supplement vitamins and promote recovery.
2. Not recommended
Patients with gastric ulcers often experience symptoms such as stomach pain, bloating, nausea, vomiting, and bloody stools. If the patient is currently experiencing an active episode of the disease along with these symptoms, eating wampee is generally not advised. This is because wampee is considered a cooling fruit; after developing a gastric ulcer, digestive function is usually impaired. Consuming wampee may irritate the stomach, increase gastric acid secretion, worsen symptoms, and hinder recovery.
