Text: Dr. Xu
Edited by Chi You
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"It's so hot and humid, I'm afraid your rashes aren't just hot. ”
Dr. Li frowned and carefully examined Uncle Zhang's skin.
Uncle Zhang, a 64-year-old retired teacher, recently came to the hospital because of a small red rash of unknown origin.
This lifelong teacher is always humble and funny, even when facing his own health problems, he always has a touch of humor.
Uncle Zhang's physical condition didn't seem too worrying at first.
Long-term bloating, suspected stomach problems are not taken seriously
He complained that in addition to this sudden skin problem, he had a slight distension in his abdomen for a long time, but he always thought it was caused by his improper diet and didn't pay much attention to it.
However, Dr. Lee's face was not optimistic, and he decided to conduct a series of more in-depth examinations for Uncle Zhang.
After a detailed examination, including blood tests, abdominal ultrasound, and gastroscopy, the results were unexpected but reasonable - Uncle Zhang was not only a superficial skin disease, but also a bigger problem was his stomach.
The results of the examination showed that the long-term bloating was not a simple indigestion, but a long-term untreated lesion in the stomach.
Dr. Li felt very sorry and said to Uncle Zhang, "If I had seen it earlier, the situation might have been very different. ”
He explained in detail the types of stomach problems, their stages of development and the serious consequences they can have.
Uncle Zhang's stomach problem has progressed to a stage that requires immediate treatment, and if it continues to delay, it may affect more organ function.
Uncle Zhang felt heavy after hearing this, and he recalled that his eating habits in the past few years did have many irregularities.
He regretted his long-term neglect and carelessness.
The doctor reminded him that even if he was retired at home, he should maintain a regular diet and regular medical check-ups.
When Dr. Li discussed Uncle Zhang's case, he also introduced another patient's case
It was a young programmer with long hours of overtime, irregular eating habits, and neglect of the first symptoms, which eventually led to a severe stomach ulcer.
He used this story to highlight that a healthy lifestyle and early intervention are essential to prevent disease, regardless of whether you are young or old.
Dr. Li mentioned that data from recent years has shown that more than 50% of people who ignore the initial symptoms of the gastrointestinal tract choose to seek medical attention after their symptoms have worsened significantly, and this delay in treatment is especially common among middle-aged and elderly people.
He emphasized that many serious gastrointestinal problems can be effectively controlled or prevented through simple lifestyle adjustments and regular check-ups.
In the story, Uncle Zhang's reflection does not stop at his own experience, he begins to promote health knowledge among the elderly community, telling them about the importance of regular check-ups and the need to seek medical attention in time when they find physical abnormalities.
His personal experience has made many elderly people who originally did not pay enough attention to health begin to change their attitudes.
With Uncle Zhang's positive changes and the community's response, Dr. Lee's efforts are gradually showing results.
Together, they demonstrate that even ordinary people can dramatically improve their quality of life and health through small changes in their daily lives.
At the end of the story, Uncle Zhang is no longer the worried patient, but has become a positive and helpful health messenger.
His story has inspired many people to take their health seriously, and he is grateful to Dr. Lee for his timely diagnosis and treatment.
The derivative questions for this story are:
For middle-aged and elderly people, how to effectively prevent gastric diseases and other related diseases through scientific daily life management?
To effectively prevent stomach disease and other related diseases in middle-aged and elderly people, it is first necessary to understand the main factors affecting this population.
In general, the physiological functions of middle-aged and elderly people gradually deteriorate, and the functions of the digestive system will also decline.
Therefore, it is important to adjust daily habits and dietary structure reasonably.
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