Diet for Trigeminal Neuralgia
Aug 18, 2021
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Wang Huiming
Introduction
Patients with trigeminal neuralgia should choose soft, easily chewable foods. For those whose pain is triggered by chewing, a liquid diet is recommended; they must avoid fried, spicy, overly acidic or sweet foods, as well as “heat-inducing” foods. In daily life, patients should consume more foods rich in vitamins and possessing heat-clearing and detoxifying properties—such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and legumes—while limiting intake of fatty meats and favoring lean meats. Overall, the diet should be light and mild.
Patients with trigeminal neuralgia should maintain regular eating habits and choose soft, easily chewable foods. For patients whose pain is triggered by chewing, a liquid or soft diet is recommended; they must avoid fried foods, highly stimulating foods, excessively sour or sweet foods, and “heat-inducing” (i.e., thermogenic) foods.
Diet should be nutritionally balanced. Patients should regularly consume foods rich in vitamins and possessing heat-clearing and detoxifying properties—such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and legume-based products—while limiting intake of fatty meats and favoring lean meats. Overall, meals should be light and mild.
