Can I eat eggs if I have osteoarthritis of the knee joint?
Disease description:
I suffer from knee osteoarthritis; my knees often hurt and sometimes swell, making it difficult to climb up and down stairs. I am very concerned about dietary issues and want to know whether I can safely eat eggs with knee osteoarthritis.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Jian
Patients with knee osteoarthritis can eat eggs. Eggs are rich in protein, and patients mainly consume eggs to supplement the high-quality protein needed by the body. Normally, eating eggs will not cause worsening of knee osteoarthritis symptoms.
However, patients should also pay attention to other dietary considerations:
1. Avoid high-fat foods: For example, fatty meats and fried foods. Excessive fat intake may lead to the production of ketone bodies, which can irritate the joints when accumulated in large amounts.
2. Limit intake of high-sugar foods: Such as sweets and cakes. High-sugar foods can easily lead to weight gain, which further increases joint load and promotes the progression of joint inflammation.
3. Avoid spicy and irritating foods: Such as chili peppers, tobacco, and alcohol. These foods may increase inflammatory mediators in the body, thereby exacerbating symptoms of knee osteoarthritis.
4. Maintain acid-base balance: Avoid excessive intake of acidic foods to prevent acid-base imbalance in the body, which can lead to calcium loss and worsen the condition.
Additionally, some individuals may be allergic or intolerant to eggs, which could cause physical discomfort, including worsening of joint symptoms. Therefore, when adjusting the diet, food choices should be based on individual constitution. If discomfort occurs after consuming eggs, consumption should be stopped promptly.
