Sjögren's syndrome is a relatively common disease that has a serious impact on the physical health of patients. Therefore, it is essential to actively carry out ** and pay attention to the regulation of diet. During this process, special attention needs to be paid to some foods so as not to aggravate the condition. Here are five types of foods that people with Sjögren's syndrome should avoid:
1.Dry, warm food.
Foods such as lamb, dog meat, Korean ginseng, deer antler velvet, mustard, curry, chili, pepper, and peppercorn powder may aggravate dryness symptoms if consumed in excess. Therefore, patients are advised to avoid these foods as much as possible. In addition, when cooking food, you should also try to avoid adding spicy seasonings such as green onions, ginger and garlic.
2.Warm nature of the fruit.
Hot fruits such as durian, lychee, longan, citrus, and apricots, if used in excess, may cause symptoms such as dry mouth and sore throat, so they are not suitable for people with Sjögren's syndrome.
3.Roasted goods. These foods are usually made by baking, frying and other processing methods, such as salted and dried peanuts, fried broad beans, fried soybeans, melon seeds, fried walnuts, fried chestnuts in sugar, salt-baked cashew nuts and spiced beans. These foods may worsen the symptoms of dry oropharynx in people with Sjögren's syndrome and should be avoided in daily life.
4.Dry and hard food.
Dried fruits, biscuits, twist flowers, beef jerky, hard pancakes, fried peanuts, stir-fried dried vegetables and other dry and hard foods have difficulties in chewing and digesting, for patients with Sjögren's syndrome, their saliva and gastric juice secretion are obviously insufficient, so the consumption of these dry and hard foods will have a greater impact on the digestive system.
5.Foods high in salt.
To alleviate the symptoms of Sjögren's syndrome, patients should try to eat light foods and avoid foods high in salt, such as bacon meat, pickles, kimchi, sausages, and bacon. These foods may worsen symptoms of dry oropharynx, which in turn can affect the effect of the disease**.
What foods can people with Sjögren's syndrome eat?
Sjögren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease that often causes symptoms such as dry mouth, dry eyes, and dry eyes. Therefore, the patient's diet is very important and needs to be light, juicy, and vitamin-rich to help the body replenish water and nutrients. In terms of diet, it is recommended that patients eat more foods that clear away heat and nourish yin. These foods include fresh fruits and vegetables, acidic drinks, etc. For example, watermelon, winter melon, tomatoes, Chinese cabbage, pear, sugar cane, water chestnut, melon, white radish, etc. are all very good choices. These foods are rich in water and vitamins that can help your body replenish the water and nutrients it needs. In addition to diet, there are other ways in which patients can relieve symptoms of Sjögren's syndrome. For example, often drinking some acidic drinks, such as sour plum juice and lemon juice, can promote saliva secretion and relieve symptoms such as dry mouth.
In addition, keeping indoor air moist and avoiding prolonged exposure to dry conditions can also help relieve symptoms of Sjögren's syndrome. Sjögren's syndrome is a health problem that requires a comprehensive **. Under the guidance of a doctor, patients need to take reasonable diet, lifestyle and other measures to alleviate symptoms and control the progression of the disease.
Dr. Hao reminds you:
Sjögren's syndrome is a disease caused by a decrease in the function of secretory glands, resulting in a decrease in secretions, and the main symptoms of patients are dry mouth, throat, nose, and eyes. This disease is more serious, must be timely**, traditional Chinese medicine believes that Sjögren's syndrome is caused by dryness, heat, and deficiency of yin fluid.
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