Can I eat spare rib soup after getting stitches for a wound?
Mar 27, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Li Feng
Introduction
Whether one can drink pork rib soup after wound suturing should be determined based on the severity of symptoms. If only external wounds have been sutured, it is generally safe to consume pork rib soup. This soup contains abundant high-quality protein, which can effectively accelerate tissue repair and promote wound healing. However, if suturing was performed following surgery, eating pork rib soup is usually not recommended, as consuming it blindly may increase the burden on the intestines.
Whether one can drink pork rib soup after wound suturing should be determined based on the severity of the condition and under the guidance of a doctor.
I. Yes
If symptoms are mild and only external wounds have been sutured, consuming pork rib soup is generally acceptable. Pork rib soup contains abundant high-quality protein, vitamins, and various trace elements, which can effectively accelerate tissue repair, promote wound healing, and enhance immune function and disease resistance.
II. No
If the condition is more serious, such as following surgical wound suturing—for example, gastrointestinal surgery—consuming pork rib soup is generally not recommended, especially before the patient has passed gas or had a bowel movement post-surgery. Eating prematurely may increase intestinal burden and lead to nausea, vomiting, bloating, or diarrhea, which could hinder gastrointestinal recovery.
