Can I eat lamb if I have pulmonary embolism?

Written by An Yong Peng
Pulmonology
Updated on February 18, 2025
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Patients with pulmonary embolism can appropriately eat mutton, as it is acceptable in their case. For pulmonary embolism, it is advocated to follow a light diet, avoiding spicy, irritating food, and excessively greasy food to prevent aggravating the gastrointestinal burden of the patient. Additionally, it is acceptable for patients with pulmonary embolism to consume some meat, as long as it is not fatty meat. Once diagnosed with pulmonary embolism, patients should receive active treatment, which often requires anticoagulant therapy. If the condition is not too severe, simple anticoagulant treatment may allow the patient’s condition to recover. However, if the pulmonary embolism is more severe, thrombolytic therapy may be necessary. After thrombolytic treatment, vascular anticoagulant therapy is given to manage the patient's condition.

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Pulmonary embolism means

The formation of thrombotic foreign bodies in the human venous system or the right atrium and ventricle system, ultimately leading to the blockage in the pulmonary artery, is referred to as pulmonary embolism. After the onset of pulmonary embolism, patients may experience symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain, coughing, and even coughing up blood. It is crucial to immediately conduct a pulmonary artery CTA scan for further diagnosis. If the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism is confirmed, thrombolytic or interventional treatments can be considered.

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Is pulmonary embolism related to pneumonia?

If unexplained shortness of breath, pleuritic chest pain, tachycardia, and decreased oxygen saturation occur, one should be highly vigilant about pulmonary embolism. Generally, pulmonary embolism has no direct relationship with pneumonia. High-risk factors for pulmonary embolism include obesity, prolonged immobilization, stroke, congestive heart failure, malignant tumor, inflammatory bowel disease, lower limb fracture, anesthesia time exceeding 30 minutes, and acquired or genetic hypercoagulable state. It usually manifests as difficulty breathing, rapid breathing, and pleuritic chest pain.

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How long does the treatment for pulmonary embolism take?

The timing of pulmonary embolism treatment mainly depends on the severity of the pulmonary embolism. The main goals of pulmonary embolism treatment are to save lives by addressing life-threatening right heart dysfunction and obstructive shock caused by the pulmonary embolism, to re-establish pulmonary vascular patency, restore lung tissue perfusion, and prevent the recurrence of pulmonary embolism. Main treatment methods include: respiratory and circulatory support, anticoagulation, thrombolysis, interventional or surgical removal of blood clots, placement of inferior vena cava filters, etc. General management: Patients who are highly suspected or diagnosed with pulmonary embolism should be closely monitored, tracking changes in respiration, heart rate, blood pressure, venous pressure, electrocardiogram, and blood gases to prevent the dislodgement of clots again. Absolute bed rest is required, and care should be taken not to overly bend the lower limbs, maintain bowel regularity, and avoid straining. For patients experiencing anxiety and panic symptoms, reassurance should be provided, along with appropriate use of sedatives. If there is chest pain, analgesics may be administered. For symptoms like fever and cough, corresponding symptomatic treatments should be given. To prevent lung infections and treat phlebitis, antibiotics may be used. Additionally, support treatments for respiratory and circulatory functions, as well as anticoagulation therapy, should be provided.

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What are the precursors of pulmonary embolism?

Pulmonary embolism is also relatively common in clinical practice. Its precursors may include varying degrees of respiratory difficulty, chest tightness, and shortness of breath, among others. If such symptoms occur, medical attention should be sought promptly, primarily to rule out the possibility of acute myocardial infarction. Pulmonary artery CTA can further confirm whether there is a pulmonary embolism. In cases of extensive pulmonary embolism, there is a high risk of sudden death, and aggressive thrombolytic and anticoagulation treatments should be administered. If the patient's chest tightness and shortness of breath are relieved after the aforementioned treatments, hospitalization for observation and treatment is still necessary.

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What are the symptoms of a pulmonary embolism warning sign?

Pulmonary embolism is also very common in clinical settings, mainly seen in patients who have been bedridden for a long time, undergone various major surgeries, suffered from long bone fractures, pregnancy, etc. In the early stages of pulmonary embolism, patients generally experience varying degrees of chest pain, hemoptysis, and difficulty breathing, among others. If pulmonary embolism is suspected and the patient's condition permits, a pulmonary artery CTA scan should be immediately carried out to further confirm the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism. If the pulmonary embolism has already caused circulatory disturbances, thrombolytic therapy should then be considered.