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Preface
On a quiet night, Ms. Liu, 63, had just finished a steaming bowl of noodles and was ready to go to bed.
Shortly after she lay down, a sharp chest pain hit her, and she felt breathless and her heart raced.
Liu Suqin struggled to get up and call for help, but her body couldn't move.
In this way, a kind mother and a hard-working cleaner passed away quietly in her sleep.
This sad story is not unique. Similar tragedies happen in our daily lives.
Many people will wonder: why would a seemingly healthy person suddenly die after eating noodles?
What are the hidden health risks behind this?
Liu Suqin's daughter, Li Chunmei, is a nurse.
After learning about her mother's misfortune, she recalled the details of her mother's life.
Liu Suqin has been engaged in cleaning work for a long time, going out early and returning late every day, and eating irregularly.
Due to her busy schedule, she often has a simple late-night snack after dinner, and noodles are her usual choice.
Li Chunmei told us that eating habits like her mother's one have big health risks.
First of all, eating dinner too late can cause food to stay in the stomach for too long and increase the burden on the digestive system.
Especially for the elderly, their digestive function is already relatively weak, and this eating habit is undoubtedly worse.
Secondly, noodles are high-carbohydrate foods, and eating too much of them can easily lead to a rapid rise in blood sugar.
For some patients with underlying diabetes, this may induce acute complications such as diabetic ketoacidosis.
These complications can be life-threatening if not treated promptly.
In addition, many people like to add a lot of salt, monosodium glutamate and other seasonings to noodles, which will consume too much sodium, which is very bad for cardiovascular health.
Long-term high-sodium diets can lead to increased blood pressure and an increased risk of heart disease and stroke.
Liu Suqin's experience is a wake-up call for us.
As a doctor, I recommend that you practice a good diet. Try to eat dinner before 7 p.m. and avoid eating too many high-carb, high-fat foods.
At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to controlling salt intake and eat more fresh fruits and vegetables to ensure balanced nutrition.
For middle-aged and elderly people, regular medical check-ups are also very important.
Many chronic diseases, such as diabetes and high blood pressure, may have no obvious symptoms in the early stage. Only through regular medical examinations can problems be detected early and intervened in time.
Liu Suqin's story teaches us that healthy eating habits and lifestyles are the key to disease prevention.
We should pay attention to it from a young age and cultivate good living habits.
At the same time, we should also pay attention to the health of the elderly around us and give them more love and attention.
Disease prevention starts with everyone, starting now. Let's work together to stay away from the shadow of disease and embrace a healthy and happy life!
Subsequently, Li Chunmei contacted her mother's friend Wang Xiulan before her death.
Wang Xiulan is a retired factory worker, and the two often share the bits and pieces of life together.
Wang Xiulan recalled that Liu Suqin had complained of physical discomfort many times before her death, especially after eating noodles, she often felt chest tightness and shortness of breath.
But Liu Suqin was always busy with work and didn't have time to go to the hospital for a check-up.
This made Li Chunmei feel very remorseful. She realized that if she had paid attention to her mother's health earlier and urged her to go to the hospital for a check-up, perhaps the tragedy would not have happened.
Many diseases have some signs in their early stages, but many people tend to ignore these signs due to a lack of medical knowledge.
For example, chest tightness and shortness of breath may be an early symptom of heart disease, while frequent thirst and excessive urination may indicate the presence of diabetes.
Many diseases can be effectively controlled if they are treated in a timely manner and through medication and lifestyle interventions.
Li Chunmei's father, Liu Dawei, was a construction worker.
He told us that since his wife's death, he has also started to take care of his health.
He quit smoking and drinking, began to pay attention to his diet, and insisted on exercising every day.
Despite his advanced age, his physical condition has remained very good.
This is a lesson for us: a healthy lifestyle is essential for disease prevention.
Quitting smoking and limiting alcohol, eating a reasonable diet, and exercising moderately are seemingly simple measures, but they are effective ways to maintain health.
Liu Dawei's eldest son, Liu Qiang, is a chef. He also learned a profound lesson from his mother's experience.
He realized that as a chef, he should not only cook delicious food, but also pay attention to the nutritional and health attributes of food.
He began to add more vegetables and fruits to his dishes, using less oil and salt, and providing diners with healthier eating options.
Liu Qiang's move allows us to see a positive change.
Everyone can contribute to the cause of health from their own perspective.
Whether it's a healthcare worker, a family member, or someone working in the food industry, we all have a responsibility to advocate for and promote healthy lifestyles.
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(The story in the article is purely fictional, if there is any similarity is purely coincidental, if the body is not well, seek medical help in time)