Diet for nerve injury paraplegia needs to be based on the condition of the injury. If your condition allows you to eat, it is recommended that you eat foods that are high in protein and rich in fiber.
Paraplegia caused by nerve injury usually requires fasting from a few hours to a few days after the injury, and nutrients such as glucose need to be infused intravenously during this period.
After the condition is stabilized, a fluid and semi-fluid diet is recommended in the early stages, such as vegetable juices, broths, and fruit juices, with the possible addition of active ingredients as gastrointestinal function gradually recovers.
During this period, it is recommended to eat small meals and not too much food at a time to avoid vomiting and aspiration. After the disease is stabilized, the diet of high-calorie, high-protein, fiber-rich foods such as fresh fruits, eggs, fish, etc., to ensure that the patient’s nutritional needs, which is conducive to the treatment and recovery of the disease.
Nerve damage is recommended to go to the hospital in time.