Pigeon meat is a "food that causes irritation", so cancer patients should not eat it? Reminder: Eat less of these 5 types of "food that causes irritation"

A few days ago, my neighbor Aunt Li asked me: "Doctor Shen, I heard that pigeon meat is a 'hair-raising food', and it is not good for cancer patients to eat it?" This question reminded me of a patient of mine before. This patient is an old man in his seventies, named Zhang. He suffers from lung cancer and has been avoiding all kinds of food for fear of aggravating his condition. One day, his son stewed a bowl of nutritious pigeon soup for him, saying that it is a good thing to replenish the body. After the old man drank it, he not only did not feel uncomfortable, but felt more energetic. His son was very happy and stewed pigeon soup for him every day. However, not long after, the old man's condition suddenly worsened, and he coughed continuously, and there was blood in his sputum. His family rushed him to the hospital, and after examination, they found that it was a recurrence of lung cancer. This scared the whole family. They remembered that the old man had been drinking pigeon soup during this period. Could it be that the "hair-raising food" was really causing trouble?

In fact, the so-called "irritating foods" refer to foods that are likely to cause allergic reactions or aggravate the symptoms of certain diseases.

For cancer patients, there are indeed some foods that they should eat less.

However, not all "irritating foods" are as terrible as the legends say.

Like pigeon meat, it is rich in protein and other nutrients and is edible for most people.

Of course, everyone's physical condition is different, and some people may be allergic to certain foods, which is another matter.

So, which “irritating foods” should cancer patients really pay attention to?

The first category is spicy and irritating food.

This type of food can easily irritate the stomach and intestines, causing inflammatory reactions and aggravating the condition.

The second category is fried food.

This type of food is difficult to digest and can easily increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract.

The third category is pickled, smoked and grilled foods.

This type of food contains a large amount of harmful substances such as nitrite, and long-term consumption will increase the risk of cancer.

The fourth category is moldy food.

This type of food contains carcinogens such as aflatoxin and should be avoided.

The fifth category is alcoholic beverages.

Alcohol can cause damage to the liver, which is even more severe for patients with liver cancer.

In addition to eating less of the five types of "irritating foods" mentioned above, you should also pay attention to eating more fresh vegetables and fruits, maintaining a balanced diet, and exercising appropriately.

At the same time, you should also maintain a happy mood and actively cooperate with treatment.

So, what are some common "hair-raising foods" in life?

In life, the so-called "irritating foods" usually refer to foods that are likely to induce certain diseases or aggravate existing diseases.

This concept has a certain place in traditional Chinese medicine theory, which holds that the properties of certain foods may cause an imbalance in the body's yin and yang, thereby inducing or aggravating certain diseases.

The following are some common "hair-raising foods"

Edible fungi: such as mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, etc., overeating may cause chronic diseases such as liver yang headache, liver wind dizziness, and may induce or aggravate skin sores and swelling.

Sea food: such as hairtail, yellow croaker, pomfret, clam meat, shrimp, crab, etc. Most of these foods are salty, cold and fishy, ​​and can easily induce allergic diseases in people with allergic constitution.

Poultry and livestock: such as roosters, chicken heads, pork heads, goose meat, chicken wings, chicken feet, donkey meat, deer meat, beef, mutton, dog meat, goose eggs, duck eggs, etc. These foods are active and ascending in nature. Eating them can easily cause wind and raise yang.

Others: also includes vegetable oil, dregs, fermented rice, white wine, peas, soybeans, tofu, fermented tofu, silkworm pupae, onions, garlic, leeks, etc.

It should be noted that the concept of "irritating foods" is not absolute. It is related to the individual's constitution and specific disease condition.

The same food may become an "irritant" in different disease states, but not necessarily in another disease state.

Therefore, in daily life, these foods will not cause adverse effects for healthy people, but for patients with specific diseases, appropriate dietary adjustments may be needed under the guidance of a doctor.

In short, dietary conditioning is very important for cancer patients.

So, how to relieve the physical discomfort after eating "hair-raising food"?

Here are some things that can help you relieve your discomfort:

Drink more water: Increasing your water intake can help boost your body’s metabolism and help relieve discomfort.

Adjust your diet: Try to eat some fresh and light vegetables and fruits, such as apples, oranges, cucumbers and broccoli, which are nutritious and can promote illness recovery.

Apply medication: If you experience skin symptoms such as itching or rashes after eating irritating foods, you can apply appropriate medication under the guidance of a doctor.

Avoid irritating foods: During your recovery period, you should avoid spicy, greasy, or other foods that may irritate your body.

Adequate sleep and moderate exercise: Ensuring adequate sleep and moderate aerobic exercise, such as jogging, swimming, aerobics, etc., can help improve immunity and reduce the adverse effects of irritants on the body.

Please remember that everyone's physical condition is different and reacts to food differently. If you experience severe discomfort after eating irritants or are known to have an allergy to a particular food, it is best to consult a doctor or professional medical staff. Finally, I want to say that although "irritants" sound mysterious, in fact, as long as we eat scientifically and match them reasonably, we can stay away from the trouble of diseases. I hope everyone can have a healthy body! If you want to know more about health knowledge, remember to like, collect and follow!