Patient's question:
Can you eat bamboo shoots if you have inflammation?Doctor's answer:
Lack of vitamin C is a major cause of balanitis, and patients can adopt various dietary methods to supplement it, such as: black fungus, jujubes, pigskin, and honey. Blood heat and internal heat can also cause peeling of the glans, requiring cooling blood and preferably blood nourishment. Since a large amount of vitamin C in the body is consumed, it needs to be replenished. It is recommended to use herbs that nourish yin and reduce heat, such as black fungus, kelp, ophiopogon, gypsum, sand root, and rehmannia.Balanitis should avoid fishy foods and aquatic products, as consuming them can worsen inflammation and exacerbate the condition. Water products like yellow croaker, hairtail, blackfish, shrimp, and crabs can promote damp-heat, making the condition worse and hindering inflammation resolution. Therefore, they should be avoided. Avoid spicy and irritating foods, such as chili peppers, leeks, and mustard, as they can stimulate local glans inflammation and should be avoided. Strongly seasoned foods like chili powder, pepper, and coffee powder are not conducive to inflammation recovery after consumption.