Patient's question:
I am of short stature, and recently, the symptoms of "red, swollen, hot, and painful" joints reappeared. The joints swelled, and the pain was so severe that it was difficult to walk. I initially thought it was arthritis, but after a thorough examination at the hospital, the doctor diagnosed it as osteoarthritis. I would like to consult the doctor about dietary recommendations.Expected help: What should patients with osteoarthritis eat?
Doctor's answer:
Suitable foods 1. Starch and legume options: Pork, wheat, barley, buckwheat, millet, gluten, green beans, black beans, edamame, lentils, etc. 2. Meat, egg, and dairy options: Pork, pig kidneys, mutton, beef, chicken, duck, eel, river shrimp, sea crabs, sea snails, squid, etc. 3. Vegetable options: Mushrooms, cabbage, cauliflower, bitter melon, taro, chives, pea sprouts, kelp, nori, etc. 4. Fruit options: Mulberries, lemons, longans, and nuts such as walnuts, sunflower seeds, watermelon seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, hazelnuts, and chestnuts.