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Does Sugar In Your Diet Seem To Be A Trigger For Pain And Itching?

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Cordova, AL
September 14
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Yes, sugar in your diet can be a trigger for pain and itching in people with prurigo nodularis. Here are some points to consider:

- Sugary Foods and Beverages: Items like soda, sugary breakfast cereals, sweet desserts, and candy can increase inflammation and potentially worsen symptoms
- Processed Snacks: Foods like Show Full Answer

Yes, sugar in your diet can be a trigger for pain and itching in people with prurigo nodularis. Here are some points to consider:

- Sugary Foods and Beverages: Items like soda, sugary breakfast cereals, sweet desserts, and candy can increase inflammation and potentially worsen symptoms.
- Processed Snacks: Foods like pretzels and chips, which often contain added sugars, can also be problematic.
- Refined Carbohydrates: Foods made with white flour, such as pancakes, buns, and bagels, can contribute to inflammation.

Reducing your intake of these items may help manage your symptoms better.

September 14

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