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Advice A Diet For Pemphigus Vulgaris
Posted on
Mon, 28 Mar 2016
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Mon, 28 Mar 2016
Answered on
Mon, 6 Jun 2016
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Question : What is the list of the food items that a person diagonized with Pemphigus vulgaris should eat
Brief Answer:
Avoid Alium group
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Food belonging to the Alium group of vegetables like onions, garlic etc should be avoided.
Potassium is a very important nutrient in controlling pemphigus.
Food rich in potassium include bananas, apricots, prunes, oranges, tomatoes and raisins. Vegetables such as potatoes, artichokes, and spinach as well as squash are also high in potassium.
These should be included in diet.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Avoid Alium group
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Food belonging to the Alium group of vegetables like onions, garlic etc should be avoided.
Potassium is a very important nutrient in controlling pemphigus.
Food rich in potassium include bananas, apricots, prunes, oranges, tomatoes and raisins. Vegetables such as potatoes, artichokes, and spinach as well as squash are also high in potassium.
These should be included in diet.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Naveen Kumar
What are the fruits and vegetables that need to be specifically avoided?
Brief Answer:
Avoid garlic and onion
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Just avoid garlic and onion.
Rest all good can be taken.
Thank you.
Avoid garlic and onion
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Just avoid garlic and onion.
Rest all good can be taken.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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