Year after year, Dr. Xiaokang accompanies you through the New Year.
As the most grand festival in the Chinese of the year, Chinese who have been busy for a year can finally rest for a while and reunite with their families in these days.
However, in the face of the rain and snow weather in winter, as well as the elusive epidemic, coupled with population movements, the probability of cross-infection has gradually increased.
At this time, there are also many people with diarrhea and other gastrointestinal discomfort, most of which are caused by gastroenteritis, big fish and meat during the New Year, plus a variety of relatives and friends gatherings, visits to relatives and friends, and dense population also increases the possibility of infection.
What should I do if I have diarrhea in the New Year?
There are many causes of diarrhea, infectious diarrhea is mainly food poisoning, such as enterotoxisic E. coli (ETEC), in addition to intestinal invasive E. coli (EAEC) and other bacteria.
If diarrhea and other phenomena occur, you need to do these 4 things:
First, timely replenishment of water
Since diarrhea can cause rapid loss of water in the body, the body is prone to electrolyte imbalances, and we need to replenish a lot of water at this time.
The hydration of our intake helps us to replenish the water lost due to diarrhea, which in turn prevents electrolyte imbalances. In addition, oral rehydration salts are also effective in treating about 90% of diarrhea and dehydration.
Second, keep your diet light
Diet is one of the causes of diarrhea, and when diarrhea occurs, the diet must be light. A light diet can reduce gastrointestinal pressure and relieve diarrhea.
In addition to a light diet, during diarrhea, reduce the intake of high-fat and high-fat foods, usually you can eat some millet porridge or rice soup, etc., these foods can not only promote gastrointestinal digestion, satiety is also relatively strong, not easy to appear hungry.
Third, timely use of antidiarrheal drugs
In the case of diarrhea, in order to prevent excessive loss of water in the body, patients can take some antidiarrheal drugs.
The cause of diarrhea in a very small number of people is caused by the invasion of germs into the stomach and intestines, so at this time, patients can take some antibiotic drugs and antidiarrheal drugs.
It should be noted that the taking of antibiotic drugs and antidiarrheal drugs must be carried out under the guidance of a doctor, and you cannot buy drugs on the Internet and blindly use drugs to prevent aggravation of the disease or other discomfort in the body due to incorrect medication.
Fourth, do a good job of keeping warm
When diarrhea occurs, people's stomach is relatively fragile, and patients must not let themselves get cold.
Many people think that diarrhea is just an improper diet or the invasion of bacteria, and has nothing to do with keeping warm, in fact, this idea is wrong, during diarrhea, the body is cold, and the decline in gastrointestinal function will aggravate the diarrhea.
In addition, during diarrhea, we must pay attention to dietary hygiene, eat more nutritious foods, do not eat cold food, raw food and drink beer, carbonated drinks, these foods will make gastrointestinal dysfunction and aggravate the diarrhea.
It is worth noting that if it is found that none of the above measures can alleviate diarrhea, or the condition gradually worsens, and other serious complications occur, then it is necessary to correct it in time and go to the hospital in time.
The doctor will further clarify the cause of the disease through the corresponding examination and give the corresponding treatment to avoid delaying the disease.
The main cause of diarrhea in most people is caused by improper diet during the Spring Festival.
Therefore, during the Spring Festival, develop good eating habits. Although the gathering during the Spring Festival can not be less, pay attention to diet, avoid overeating, eat on time and in quantity, and do not eat too much spicy and irritating food, so as to prevent the occurrence of diarrhea.
Of course, diarrhea diseases are also mainly transmitted through the hand-to-mouth route, so it is also important to pay attention to personal hygiene, tableware disinfection, and wash your hands in time after going outdoors or after going to the toilet.
Therefore, for the New Year, don't let diarrhea spoil the festive atmosphere!
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