Can I eat white radish with gastritis?
Disease description:
Recently, my gastritis flared up. Today my grandmother made me stewed pork ribs with white radish. I would like to ask the doctor, is it okay for someone with gastritis to eat white radish?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
In general, patients with gastritis can eat white radish.
White radish is rich in vitamin C, dietary fiber, and various antioxidant substances. It helps regulate qi, improve digestion, moisten the lungs to relieve coughing, and promote urination and bowel movements. It has a positive effect on alleviating symptoms such as abdominal distension, food stagnation, and indigestion, and can help restore gastrointestinal function and relieve stomach discomfort. However, white radish is considered "cooling" in nature and contains components like mustard oil, which may irritate the gastric mucosa and increase gastric acid secretion when consumed raw. For patients with acute gastritis or those who have obvious inflammation or ulcers in the gastric mucosa, eating raw white radish may worsen symptoms and cause discomfort.
Therefore, it is advisable to avoid consuming white radish that is too cold or eaten raw; cooking it before consumption is recommended to reduce irritation to the stomach. Moreover, since patients with gastritis often have a relatively weak spleen and stomach, moderate consumption is recommended to avoid excessive intake. While eating white radish, patients may also pair it with some warming foods, such as pumpkin, Chinese chives, and beef, to balance the cooling nature of white radish.
It is recommended to follow a doctor's guidance and plan your diet according to your individual constitution and medical condition.
