Do you need to avoid certain foods after being scalded by oil?

Written by Wang Xiang Li
Emergency Medicine
Updated on June 23, 2025
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After being scalded by oil, it is necessary to avoid certain foods. Foods such as raw onions, raw garlic, chili peppers, and leeks should not be consumed. At the same time, alcoholic beverages should also be avoided, including red wine, white liquor, grape wine, champagne, and rice wine.

This is because spicy and stimulating foods can accelerate local blood circulation at the burned area, thereby worsening local congestion, swelling, and pain, and prolonging the healing time. Additionally, seafood like fish and shrimp are not recommended as they can easily cause allergies. Patients can opt for a high-protein diet; for example, eggs are permissible. The diet should primarily consist of light, nutritious, and easily digestible foods.

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