What should patients with lupus erythematosus avoid eating?
Disease description:
My older sister recently developed many red, patchy areas on her skin. After going to the hospital for an examination, she was diagnosed with lupus erythematosus. I would like to ask the doctor, what foods should be avoided with lupus erythematosus?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Tiesheng
Patients with lupus erythematosus need to pay special attention to their diet. Below are some foods that should be avoided:
1. Seafood: such as fish, shrimp, and crab. Most patients with lupus erythematosus have a highly allergic constitution, and consumption of these foods may trigger or worsen the condition.
2. Heat-producing foods: such as lamb, dog meat, venison, and longan. These foods may exacerbate symptoms of internal heat due to yin deficiency in patients.
3. Photosensitive foods: such as cilantro, celery, and figs. These foods may cause photosensitivity and worsen facial erythematous skin lesions in patients.
4. Spicy foods: such as chili peppers, raw onions, and raw garlic. These may aggravate internal heat symptoms in patients.
5. Others: fried foods, greasy foods, animal offal, and high-potassium foods (such as oranges and bananas) should also be avoided as much as possible.
