Can people with gastritis eat snails?
Disease description:
I currently have gastritis, but I really feel like eating some snails. Can people with gastritis eat snails?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
People with gastritis can eat snails, but should pay attention to the quantity and cooking method. A detailed explanation is as follows:
1. Snails may carry bacteria and parasites. If not thoroughly cooked, they may cause gastrointestinal discomfort or even food poisoning.
2. Snail meat is tough and not easily digested and absorbed. Therefore, patients with gastritis should control their intake to avoid indigestion and worsening of gastritis symptoms caused by excessive consumption.
3. Patients with gastritis should avoid eating spicy, stimulating, raw, or cold foods to prevent irritation of the gastric mucosa and exacerbation of inflammation. However, snails are often cooked with spicy or hot seasonings, which may irritate the stomach lining. It is recommended that patients with gastritis choose mild cooking methods and consume only small amounts when eating snails.
In daily diet, patients with gastritis should mainly consume easily digestible foods with minimal irritation, avoiding greasy, spicy, overly cold or hot foods, as well as caffeinated and alcoholic beverages, to protect the gastric mucosa and promote gastric health.
