Strategy of "gastrointestinal health care" in summer

        The heat is the season of gastrointestinal diseases. This issue of "health column" specially introduces the common eating mistakes in summer, as well as the prevention and health care methods of related diseases. I wish you all a healthy "summer"!

                Flatulence

        When it comes to summer festivals, many people first associate with the Dragon Boat Festival, especially "eating zongzi" is an indispensable part. However, because zongzi is made of glutinous rice, it is easy to indigestion and distension if you eat too much. It is recommended that you take it in moderation.

        acute gastroenteritis

        There are many reasons for acute gastroenteritis, such as: food spoilage due to high ambient temperature, once eating bad or undercooked food, drinking contaminated water, or close contact with people with infection source or suffering from acute gastroenteritis, it may cause acute gastroenteritis. The common symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, stomachache, etc. a small number of patients will have fever, weakness and dehydration. Appropriate supplement of water and electrolyte (diluted with water 1:1) can avoid weakness and dehydration.

                Generally, the infection source of acute gastroenteritis is virus, and some bacteria, parasites or molds may also cause infection. The treatment method is to add enough water to allow the body to naturally eliminate the virus in the body. It is usually not necessary to clearly identify the pathogen causing the infection. If we develop the habit of washing hands correctly, drinking clean water, not eating undercooked food and discarding excrement correctly, we can effectively prevent infection.

        constipation

        Constipation is also an important gastrointestinal disease in summer. Due to the high temperature and water loss, constipation will attack quietly without timely supplement. Common symptoms include abdominal colic, abdominal distension, and even hemorrhoids bleeding and anal fissure. People with long-term constipation and poor intestinal peristalsis need to pay more attention to water supplement and stool shape. If the appearance is sausage like or sheep like, they need to actively supplement water and dietary fiber. In addition, we should also avoid excessive intake of red meat, fried food and processed food. In addition to food supplement, proper exercise also contributes to gastrointestinal peristalsis. Don't forget the benefits of exercise just because of hot weather or rainy season.

        acute pancreatitis

        The common causes of acute pancreatitis include drinking, gallstones, high triglyceride, drugs, etc. among them, "excessive alcohol intake" is the main cause of acute pancreatitis in summer and winter. When the disease attacks, there will be severe epigastric pain, sometimes need to bend up the body (curled into a shrimp) can be more relaxed. Doctors must be based on the cause of the disease with blood and appropriate imaging examination, in order to determine the diagnosis and treatment. In order to let the pancreas rest, it is suggested to have an empty stomach for a period of time. At the same time, it can help the body to supplement water and nutrition through intravenous drip. After the symptoms are relieved, it can gradually resume eating from drinking water. If abdominal pain occurs again in the process, it is necessary to have an empty stomach again and eat step by step when the symptoms disappear.

        The usual way of prevention is to avoid drinking too much. The patients who once had pancreatitis due to drinking should quit drinking, otherwise they may relapse or worsen to chronic pancreatitis. In addition, patients with high triglyceride should control triglyceride index and adjust diet intake, while patients with acute pancreatitis caused by gallstones should be advised to have cholecystectomy to reduce the chance of recurrence.

        epilogue

        In conclusion, as long as you avoid contact with unclean food and drinking water, and use the correct way to wash your hands, you can stay away from acute gastroenteritis. The proper supplement of water and dietary fiber can help defecate smoothly and solve the problem of constipation. In addition, to avoid excessive drinking in order to relieve the heat, leading to acute pancreatitis, so that their stomach suffer. Finally, remember to keep enough exercise, maintain good health, in order to enjoy the summer sunshine!