What food to eat for swollen lymph nodes, the most reliable dietary therapy method

Lymph node enlargement can occur in people of any age and can be seen in a variety of diseases, both benign and malignant. Therefore, it is very important to pay attention to the cause of lymph node enlargement and seek medical treatment and diagnosis in time to avoid misdiagnosis or missed diagnosis. Experts recommend that patients with swollen lymph nodes eat more winter melon, apples, watermelons, and persimmons.

1. What foods should I eat if I have swollen lymph nodes in my neck?

Lymph node enlargement can occur in people of any age and can be seen in a variety of diseases, both benign and malignant. Therefore, it is very important to pay attention to the cause of lymph node enlargement and seek medical treatment and diagnosis in time to avoid misdiagnosis or missed diagnosis. In addition, you also need to pay attention to your diet. It is recommended to eat the following foods:

1. Winter melon: clears away heat, detoxifies, promotes diuresis and eliminates phlegm. 2. Apple: stabilizes blood sugar and makes breathing smoother. 3. Watermelon: also makes bowel movements smoother. 4. Persimmon: It can replenish the body, relieve alcohol, relieve cough and eliminate heat. 5. Pumpkin: has anti-inflammatory effects.

2. How to treat swollen lymph nodes with diet?

Patients with swollen lymph nodes should maintain a good attitude, stable emotions, have healthy eating habits, eat more fruits and vegetables, etc. to improve their immunity. During treatment, you can also try the following dietary therapy methods:

1. Purslane, chrysanthemum and mung bean porridge. Soak mung beans for half a day, wash and chop purslane, and dry and grind chrysanthemum into powder. When the mung beans are half cooked, add purslane and glutinous rice and simmer until it becomes porridge. Add chrysanthemum powder and cook for a while. Take it twice a day. This method has the medicinal effect of clearing away heat, detoxifying and removing dampness, and can be used to treat acute lymphangitis, in which one or several thread-like red lines appear on the wound of the lower limbs, which are hard and tender.

2. Houttuynia cordata porridge: 30g Houttuynia cordata (double the amount if fresh), 100g rice, and appropriate amount of white sugar. Clean Houttuynia cordata, put it in a pot, add appropriate amount of water, soak for 5-10 minutes, boil it in water to extract the juice, add rice to cook porridge, or wash fresh Houttuynia cordata, cut it into small pieces, add it to the porridge when it is cooked, add sugar, and boil it for one or two more times. Take one dose a day for 3-5 consecutive days. It can clear away heat and detoxify. It is suitable for swollen and painful lymphadenitis, hard and tenderness, etc.

3. Andrographis paniculata porridge: 10g andrographis paniculata, 100g rice, and appropriate seasonings. Select and wash Andrographis paniculata, put it into a pot, add appropriate amount of water, soak for 5-10 minutes, boil it in water to extract the juice, add rice to cook porridge, add salt and other seasonings when it is cooked, and boil it for one or two more times. Take 1-2 doses daily for 3-5 days. It can clear away heat, detoxify, reduce swelling and disperse lumps. Suitable for swollen and painful lymphadenitis, dry mouth and bitter taste, etc.

The above is an introduction to the relevant content. I hope it will be helpful to patients and friends. Here, the editor would like to advise everyone that if there is any abnormality in the body, it is recommended to actively seek treatment.