Patient's question:
I am 53 years old. Recently, as I have gotten older, I have been experiencing leg pain. I have previously visited the immunology department, but the results were not significant. I have taken both Chinese and Western medicine, especially when the weather changes, I feel uncomfortable. Please advise on the dietary guidelines for patients with lupus.Doctor's answer:
Patients with lupus should avoid eating trigger foods, and those with skin diseases should not eat indiscriminately. Do not eat scallions, garlic, hot pot, lamb, or consume tobacco and alcohol. These foods can easily exacerbate lupus. Patients with lupus should drink more water and eat more vegetables, which is beneficial. For example: Napa cabbage, spinach, rapeseed, figs, and dragon fruit are all good choices. Actively participate in physical exercise to regulate physical and mental health, and maintain personal hygiene.