Ms. Wang is a patient with thyroid nodules. She lives in a coastal city and likes seafood. After getting sick, she was afraid to eat seafood because she heard that it was "hair stuff". When she came to see a doctor, Ms. Wang couldn't help asking, "I heard that seafood is hair. Is it true?/You don't say. I'm in stable condition now. Can I eat? "
It is best not to eat seafood during taking Chinese medicine. Because seafood is a kind of exotic protein, many people will feel uncomfortable after eating it. Some people usually eat seafood when they have nothing to do. In the case of poor health or fatigue, drinking alcohol, etc. Allergic symptoms will suddenly appear. Although traditional Chinese medicine has low toxicity and small side effects, it also has the possibility of allergy. If seafood and traditional Chinese medicine are eaten together, it will greatly increase the probability of allergies. At the same time, the skin will appear rash, itching, vomiting, diarrhea and other adverse reactions.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that seafood is cool and easy to stimulate the spleen and stomach, affecting the transport and absorption function of the spleen and stomach, which may lead to the failure of traditional Chinese medicine to function normally, so it is not recommended to eat it during taking traditional Chinese medicine. Patients can supplement protein through other channels, such as eggs, milk and fish. And try to eat lightly and avoid greasy food. Cancer patients who have not taken traditional Chinese medicine can be determined according to their illness, physical condition and whether they are allergic to seafood.
Such as chemotherapy, because its main side effects are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, bone marrow suppression and so on. When considering diet, we should first choose foods that can replenish qi and blood, and then eat digestible foods, preferably those that can improve stomach qi, reduce adverse reactions and stop vomiting. You can eat some digestible foods such as beef and mutton, which can replenish qi and blood. As for seafood, because of its cool nature, and some categories are not easy to digest, try to eat less or not.
It should be noted that some non-cancer patients should not eat seafood. For example, patients with hyperthyroidism-including primary hyperthyroidism and secondary hyperthyroidism-should try not to eat seafood such as kelp, laver and fresh fish, because they are rich in iodine, which may easily lead to aggravation. Some patients have poor digestive function, so it is not recommended to eat too much seafood and spicy, stimulating and greasy food. A light diet is recommended.
Cancer patients consume a lot of energy and don't do any strenuous exercise, but they are still more prone to fatigue than ordinary people. Therefore, we should pay attention to supplement high-quality protein and fresh fruits and vegetables in the diet to ensure that the diet is rich, varied and balanced. So as to improve the body resistance and assist in anti-cancer.
You can eat some properly after your condition is stable, but it is still not recommended to eat a lot. Seafood such as shrimp and crab is foreign protein and cold. Even if cancer patients enter the recovery period, their immunity is still low, and they are prone to symptoms such as diarrhea and rash. If you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately.
Regarding the dietary taboos of cancer patients, if there is a doctor's advice, you must abide by it. Don't easily supplement or overeat certain foods to prevent discomfort and affect your health. Usually, the diet should be light and diverse, with a combination of meat and vegetables and balanced nutrition. Only by ensuring adequate nutrition can we have a better physical condition.