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What should be noted in diet after wound suturing?

Feb 11, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Li Feng
Introduction
After stitches, avoid eating spicy and irritating foods, allergenic foods, and alcohol. Spicy and stimulating foods such as chili peppers may interfere with skin cell synthesis, increasing the risk of scar hypertrophy and affecting appearance. If a patient is allergic to a certain food, it indicates an allergy to proteins in that food, which may cause redness, swelling, and other inflammatory reactions at the wound site, thereby impairing wound healing.

After receiving stitches, avoid eating spicy and irritating foods, allergenic foods, alcohol, and other similar items.

1. Spicy and irritating foods

Spicy and irritating foods such as chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns may interfere with skin cell regeneration, increasing the risk of scar formation and affecting cosmetic outcomes.

2. Allergenic foods

If a patient is allergic to a certain food, it indicates an allergy to specific proteins in that food. Consuming such foods may cause redness, swelling, and other inflammatory reactions at the wound site, impairing wound healing.

3. Alcohol

After stitching, doctors typically administer antibiotics to prevent infection. Drinking alcohol while taking antibiotics can easily lead to adverse side effects and, in severe cases, pose life-threatening risks. Patients should pay attention to their diet after suturing and increase nutritional intake to promote wound recovery.

In addition to the above, patients must follow the doctor's instructions for wound disinfection and dressing changes to prevent infection. Dressings should be changed regularly, and antiseptics containing antibiotics should be used to minimize infection risk. Avoid contact with water. Under medical guidance, topical medications may also be applied externally to accelerate wound healing.

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