What to eat after hemangioma surgery
Nov 06, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yu Yongchao
Introduction
Eggs, milk, lean meat, soy products, and other foods rich in high-quality protein provide the nutrients needed for wound repair, promote healing of surgical incisions, enhance the body's resistance, and reduce the risk of infection. Fresh vegetables and fruits such as spinach, broccoli, apples, and oranges are rich in vitamins and minerals. Vitamin C promotes collagen synthesis to aid wound recovery, while minerals help maintain normal metabolic functions in the body.
General dietary recommendations after hemangioma surgery may include supplementing high-quality protein, consuming fresh fruits and vegetables, choosing light and easily digestible foods, increasing intake of fiber-rich foods, and moderately eating vitamin-rich foods. Specific details are as follows:
1. Supplement high-quality protein: Foods such as eggs, milk, lean meat, and soy products are rich in high-quality protein, which provides essential nutrients for wound repair, promotes healing of surgical incisions, enhances body resistance, and reduces the risk of infection.
2. Consume fresh fruits and vegetables: Fresh produce like spinach, broccoli, apples, and oranges are rich in vitamins and minerals. Vitamin C promotes collagen synthesis to aid wound recovery, while minerals help maintain normal metabolism and support postoperative rehabilitation.
3. Choose light and easily digestible foods: Porridge, soft noodles, and steamed egg custard are mild and easy to digest, placing minimal strain on the gastrointestinal system. These are suitable for the weakened physical condition and impaired digestive function following surgery and can quickly replenish energy.
4. Supplement fiber-rich foods: Oats, celery, and bananas are rich in dietary fiber, which helps stimulate intestinal motility and prevent constipation caused by reduced physical activity and refined diets after surgery, thus maintaining bowel regularity.
5. Moderately consume vitamin-rich foods: Animal liver, nuts, and dark green leafy vegetables contain various vitamins. Vitamin A aids in epithelial tissue repair, while vitamin E protects cell membranes, both contributing positively to wound healing and overall recovery.
After surgery, avoid spicy, stimulating, greasy, raw, or cold foods, and abstain from smoking and alcohol. If gastrointestinal discomfort or allergic reactions occur, promptly adjust the diet and inform the doctor to ensure optimal nutritional support for efficient recovery.
