Women who have bacterial vaginitis must pay attention to their diet, as certain foods should definitely be avoided; otherwise, the condition may worsen. Experts from a gynecological hospital in Xi'an point out that the diet for bacterial vaginitis should be light and avoid spicy and stimulating foods to prevent the generation of damp-heat or depletion of yin-blood. At the same time, attention should be paid to dietary nutrition to strengthen physical health. So, what exactly should be noted regarding the diet for bacterial vaginitis?
The following points should be considered regarding the diet for bacterial vaginitis:
1. Pay attention to dietary nutrition. It is advisable to consume more fresh vegetables and fruits to maintain smooth bowel movements. Drink plenty of water to prevent urinary tract infections. Women should also eat more light foods after contracting this disease, avoiding alcohol, smoking, and spicy foods. They should eat more foods with mild diuretic properties, such as winter melon, watermelon, red beans, etc., which are beneficial for recovery.
2. Consume yogurt rich in active lactobacilli, such as bifidobacterium yogurt, soy oligosaccharides, etc., which promote the proliferation and growth of beneficial bacteria in the body and inhibit the survival of harmful bacteria.
3. Include cinnamon and garlic juice in your diet. Using these two ingredients as seasonings can fight infections and kill Candida albicans, which causes urinary tract infections.
4. Eat more complex carbohydrate-rich foods like whole grains, whole wheat, brown rice, and vegetables, which digest slowly and do not promote yeast growth.
5. Consume foods rich in antioxidants to enhance immunity and combat infections. Antioxidants include vitamins A, C, E, and trace elements such as zinc, iron, magnesium, copper, and selenium. Some foods like grapes, bell peppers, bitter melon, tomatoes, mustard greens, cauliflower, turmeric, and ginkgo biloba contain bioflavonoids, lycopene, polyphenols, and anthocyanins, which have strong antioxidant effects.
6. Avoid spicy foods, including chili peppers, ginger, scallions, and garlic. Eating too much spicy food can generate heat and internal damp-heat, leading to symptoms like swollen gums, mouth ulcers, dark-colored urine, burning sensation in the anus, and itching and pain in the genital area, thereby worsening the condition.
7. Avoid seafood and "triggering" foods like shrimp, mandarin fish, black fish, mackerel, yellow croaker, and crabs, which can increase damp-heat. Consuming these foods may exacerbate external genital itching and hinder inflammation resolution.
8. Avoid sweet and greasy foods, such as lard, fatty pork, beef tallow, lamb fat, cream, candies, pastries, chocolates, and creamy cakes. These foods contribute to dampness and heat, increasing vaginal discharge and affecting treatment outcomes.
9. Avoid smoking and alcohol. Smoking can worsen the condition due to nicotine in tobacco weakening the binding of oxygen with arterial blood, while alcohol increases damp-heat. Therefore, both should be avoided. Similarly, fermented foods containing alcohol, such as sweet rice wine and medicinal wine, should not be consumed.
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