After splenectomy, there is no special dietary requirement, and balanced nutrition is sufficient. Generally, it is recommended to supplement high protein food and iron containing food, and avoid indigestible and stimulating food.
1. Appropriate supplementation of high protein food: After spleen removal, due to poor immune function, it is easy to cause infection, so it is recommended to supplement high protein food to improve immunity. Such as lean meat, eggs, fish, soy products, dairy products, etc.
2. Appropriate supplementation of iron-containing food: It is recommended to supplement iron-containing food to meet the need of hematopoiesis and prevent anemia caused by splenectomy. Such as animal liver, blood, lean meat, eggs, green vegetables and so on.
3. Avoid hard-to-digest and stimulating food: Splenectomy patients should eat less greasy, spicy and stimulating food to avoid irritation to the stomach and intestines or aggravate the burden of digestion, which is not conducive to wound healing.
Patients need balanced nutrition after splenectomy, but also according to the patient’s taste to choose the appropriate food, conducive to the recovery of the condition.