Question
Can patients with hemangiectasia eat freshwater fish?
Answer
Hemangiectasia, also known as Henoch-Schönlein syndrome, is a common microvascular hemorrhagic disease characterized by atypical allergic reactions. Patients should pay attention to rest, avoid fatigue, and prevent emotional fluctuations and mental stress. They should also avoid insect bites and eliminate potential allergens. Furthermore, patients should take precautions against colds, avoid fever, and suppress and prevent work-related infections. When there is a clear source of infection or an infectious focus, sensitive antibiotics should be used, but blind preventive use of antibiotics should be avoided. Regarding diet, patients should avoid foods that may cause allergies, such as mushrooms, milk, eggs, shrimp, etc. Before a clear allergen identification is made, these foods should not be tried randomly. For freshwater fish and duck eggs, patients can try them but should closely monitor for any allergic reactions. If new small red spots appear, eating should be stopped immediately, and medical advice should be sought.