4 Prohibited Foods to Help Stitches Heal Quickly, What Should You Avoid?

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YOGYAKARTA – Food taboos so that stitches heal quickly need to be considered. This is so that you can avoid types of food that can inhibit the wound healing process.

Stitches come from surgery or injuries that are stitched together so that the wound closes quickly and speeds up the healing process. This type of wound requires special care so that the wound can close perfectly.

Generally, stitches can heal in a few days or weeks. However, in some cases, stitches take longer to heal. This is due to the food intake consumed by the patient during the recovery process.

So, what foods should not be consumed during the healing process of stitches? Let's find out the answer below.

Prohibited Foods to Heal Stitches Quickly

Summarized from various sources, here are some foods that need to be avoided after you get stitches:

Foods that contain saturated fat

If you have just gotten a stitch wound, you should avoid foods that contain saturated fat such as chicken skin, red meat, and butter.

This type of food can increase the risk of inflammation in the body. Inflammation can block the blood flow that carries oxygen and nutrients to cells in the wound area. As a result, the stitches become difficult to dry and the healing process takes longer.

Fast food

In addition to foods containing saturated fat, fast food such as nuggets, sausages, French fries, burgers, and pizza are also foods to avoid so that stitches dry quickly.

Excessive intake of fast food can prolong the healing process of stitches. This is because this type of food contains high calories, fat, and salt, but is low in nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and protein that the body needs to dry stitches.

Low-fiber foods

Next, you are not advised to consume low-fiber foods when you have stitches. Especially stitches that are obtained after undergoing vaginal delivery.

When the body lacks fiber, the digestive system works slower and can trigger constipation.

Health problems that occur in the digestive tract can make the process of defecating (BAB) more difficult and cause excessive pressure in the area around the wound. As a result, blood flow to the wound area is disrupted and the supply of oxygen and nutrients for the healing process is hampered.

High-sugar foods

High-sugar foods consumed excessively can increase blood glucose levels so that blood circulation and oxygen supply are not smooth. This condition can slow down the drying process of stitches.

Examples of high-sugar foods that should not be consumed during the healing period of stitches are cookies, chocolate, donuts, and candy.

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