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 effect was not significant. I have taken both Chinese and Western medicine, especially when the weather changes, I feel uncomfortable. Can patients with lupus eat chili peppers?Doctor's answer:
Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus should absolutely not eat chili peppers. The second prohibition for systemic lupus erythematosus is to avoid consuming spicy and irritating foods. At the same time, systemic lupus erythematosus should also avoid high-calorie, high-cholesterol, and high-fat diets, as well as extremely cold foods. Because systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease, it requires long-term treatment to regulate physical and mental health and maintain personal hygiene.