What are the dietary remedies for phantom limb pain

Phantom limb pain (PLP) is the subjective feeling that the amputated limb still exists and has pain of different degree and nature. Phantom limb pain is a common postoperative complication in patients with amputation, with an incidence rate of 50% to 90%. The pathophysiologic mechanism of phantom pain has not been fully elucidated, and various drug treatments are often ineffective. The principle of the occurrence of phantom limb pain, there is no unified opinion, then, in the daily diet to pay attention to what? The following is to give you an introduction. Phantom limb pain patients should pay more attention to their diet, pay attention to supplemental nutrition. Many patients have their condition aggravated due to improper diet, which brings them unnecessary pain, so it is important to pay attention to the daily diet. 1, the diet should be regular, regular meals is a good habit, in addition to eating less and more meals. 2, don’t eat too cold or too hot food, also can’t partiality, overeating. 3, high-calorie food intake should be moderate. 4, reduce the intake of animal fat, try to eat more easily digestible food, eat more fiber-containing vegetables, eat more black beans, potatoes, cucumbers, celery and so on. And often exercise to promote gastrointestinal function, intake of adequate nutrition. 5, often eat some of the food can be eaten raw to ensure the full absorption of nutrients. In addition, usually drink more water and eat more fruits and vegetables, eat less hot and dry diet, medication plus diet therapy to get twice the result with half the effort, so that the condition improves as soon as possible.