Individuals who have undergone injuries or surgery must take precautions when consuming food to reduce the risk of infection and aid in wound healing. Wounds resulting from accidents or surgery provide an ideal environment for viruses, bacteria, fungi, or parasites to enter the body, leading to complications such as pus, swelling, heat, bleeding, fluid leakage and delayed wound healing.
Dr. Nguyen Anh Duy Tung from the Nutrihome Nutrition Center emphasizes the importance of a scientific diet in reducing the risk of infectious complications and promoting wound healing. Patients are advised to avoid foods that can worsen inflammatory responses, increase the risk of infection, bleeding or allergies hindering the recovery process.
Hot and spicy foods can irritate mucous membranes in the body’s head and neck region or digestive system. Processed and greasy foods containing high levels of unhealthy fats can trigger inflammatory reactions slowing down healing process and causing swelling. Consuming undercooked or raw meat, fish and seafood increases the risk of infection due to potential contamination by harmful pathogens like Salmonella and E. coli. It is crucial for patients to steer clear of undercooked foods to prevent complications such as food poisoning and blood infections particularly after an injury or surgical procedure.
Furthermore food allergies can strain immune system diverting resources from fighting infections supporting wound healing. Patients should exclude foods that have caused allergies in past or new unfamiliar ones to minimize risk allergic reactions impeding wound recovery. It is recommended for patients to transition gradually from liquid to solid foods consuming smaller meals throughout day ensuring proper nutritional intake.
In conclusion individuals post-injury or surgery should adhere doctor-recommended dietary guidelines monitor progress wounds avoid unusual symptoms following a proper diet plan can significantly contribute healing process overall well-being of individual