Can you eat peanuts with appendicitis?
Disease description:
I have a good friend who has appendicitis. She called me today saying she's craving peanuts, so I'm planning to bring her some to eat. May I ask, is it okay for someone with appendicitis to eat peanuts?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Cheng Yicheng
Patients with appendicitis may consume a small amount of peanuts if their symptoms are mild, to help supplement the body's required nutrients. However, during an acute episode of appendicitis, eating peanuts is not recommended. Peanuts are a type of nut and are relatively difficult to digest; consuming them may increase gastrointestinal burden and worsen appendicitis symptoms, thus hindering recovery.
