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What Should Not Be Eaten in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Nov 08, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Tiesheng
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, foods that patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) should avoid include chili peppers, curry, celery, figs, and barbecued foods. Medications that should be avoided include ciprofloxacin hydrochloride tablets, azithromycin capsules, penicillin V potassium tablets, chlorpromazine hydrochloride tablets, and hydralazine hydrochloride tablets. Patients should also maintain healthy lifestyle habits and a positive mindset, and actively cooperate with their physician's treatment plan to better control their condition.

Generally, foods that systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients should avoid include chili peppers, curry, celery, figs, and barbecue; medications that should be avoided include Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride Tablets, Azithromycin Capsules, Penicillin V Potassium Tablets, Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride Tablets, and Hydralazine Hydrochloride Tablets. Detailed explanations are as follows:

I. Foods

1. Chili Peppers: Chili peppers are spicy and irritating, which may stimulate the immune system and worsen the condition of systemic lupus erythematosus.

2. Curry: Curry also has a spicy nature and may stimulate the body to produce excessive immune responses, which is not conducive to controlling systemic lupus erythematosus.

3. Celery: Celery is a photosensitive food that may increase skin sensitivity to sunlight, thereby worsening rashes in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.

4. Figs: Figs are also photosensitive foods; consumption may increase photosensitivity reactions and be detrimental to the recovery of systemic lupus erythematosus.

5. Barbecue: Barbecued foods usually contain high levels of fat and seasonings, which may increase gastrointestinal burden in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. Additionally, harmful substances generated during the grilling process may also negatively affect the condition.

II. Medications

1. Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride Tablets: This is an antibiotic. Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus should avoid drugs that may cause photosensitivity reactions, and Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride Tablets may induce or exacerbate photosensitivity symptoms.

2. Azithromycin Capsules: Azithromycin may also cause photosensitivity reactions. Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus should use it cautiously to avoid worsening the condition.

3. Penicillin V Potassium Tablets: Penicillin antibiotics may sometimes trigger flare-ups or worsen symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus, especially in patients allergic to penicillin, when usage should be strictly avoided.

4. Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride Tablets: This is an antipsychotic drug that may induce specific antinuclear antibodies and anti-histone antibodies in SLE patients, thereby worsening the condition.

5. Hydralazine Hydrochloride Tablets: Hydralazine Hydrochloride is an antihypertensive drug that may also trigger flare-ups of systemic lupus erythematosus. Therefore, SLE patients should avoid using this medication when selecting antihypertensive drugs.

In addition, patients should maintain good lifestyle habits and a positive mindset, and actively cooperate with the treatment plan prescribed by their physicians to better control the disease.

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