A few days ago, my neighbor Aunt Zhang came to me in a panic,
I looked, what kind of thing is this, almost nothing happened!
This reminds me that many people think that a fish bone stuck in their throat has to rely on coughing or swallowing, but this is really wrong!
In our daily lives, we often encounter some rumors or misconceptions about health;
They are sometimes mistaken for medical common sense. Today, let's talk about what is true and what is false?
Fish bone stuck in the throat:
Many people believe that a fish bone stuck in the throat can be pushed out by coughing or swallowing food.
In practice, this method is not always effective and may cause the bones to become further embedded in the tissue, making it more difficult and risky to remove.
The right way should be to seek medical attention as soon as possible and not mess around with yourself.
Lumbar support for hard beds:
Some people believe that hard beds are good for the lumbar spine.
But in fact, sleeping on a hard bed for a long time can lead to tension in the lower back muscles, which can lead to lumbar muscle strain.
The right thing to do is to choose a mattress that provides proper support to maintain the natural curve of the spine.
First aid in pinching:
Pinching is believed to wake up unconscious people.
This trick is common on TV, but it doesn't work in reality, and it adds to the chaos if you don't get it right.
However, this approach doesn't really help;
Instead, it may cause secretions and vomit in the patient's mouth to be unable to be discharged, aggravating the condition.
Take 10,000 steps a day:
While walking is a great form of exercise, walking 10,000 steps a day isn't for everyone.
Excessive exercise may lead to joint damage and other health problems.
According to the recommendations of the Chinese Nutrition Society, the number of steps per day should vary from person to person, about 6,000 steps.
Joint ringing is calcium deficiency:
As soon as many people hear the sound of joints, they naturally think about whether they are deficient in calcium.
In fact, most of the joint ringing is a normal physiological phenomenon, called joint cavitation;
It is the sound produced when the gas in the joint lubricating fluid is released quickly.
Unless accompanied by other symptoms such as pain, swelling, etc., there is generally no need to worry.
Tilt your head when you have a nosebleed:
This is a very common misconception.
Tilting your head does allow the blood to flow to the back and it looks as if it isn't coming out;
But in practice, this can allow blood to flow down the throat, causing discomfort or difficulty swallowing, and possibly even choking.
The correct way to do this is to gently pinch the wings of your nose and tilt your head slightly forward to let the blood flow out of your nose instead of into your throat.
If you have a cold, wear more clothes:
Colds are caused by viruses and not directly caused by cold.
While cold air may make the respiratory tract more susceptible to viruses.
But wearing too much clothing can overheat your body and affect the normal functioning of your immune system.
The correct thing to do is to wear moderate clothing and keep the room well ventilated.
Sneezing can disperse poison:
Therefore, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or elbow when sneezing, and avoid covering it directly with your hands to prevent the spread of bacteria or viruses.
These are some of the pseudoscientific attempts that we commonly see in our lives, and we all know that times are progressing;
If we encounter some so-called "medical common sense" in the future, how should we judge right and wrong?
It can be considered from the following aspects:
1. Source reliability:
If the information comes from a personal blog, forum, or other non-professional website, its accuracy may need to be further verified.
2. Evidence supports:
See if there are any scientific studies or clinical trials to back it up.
In general, peer-reviewed research papers, clinical trial results, etc., are more convincing.
Pay attention to look at factors such as the sample size, research methodology, statistical significance, etc., to ensure the reliability of the study.
3. Logical reasonableness:
Analyze whether the content of the information is in accordance with known medical knowledge and principles.
Because the treatment of cancer requires a combination of methods, including surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, etc.
4. Practical test:
If possible, you can test its effectiveness by applying this medical common sense in practice.
For example, if you've heard of a certain way of eating that can help you lose weight;
You can try to see if your weight changes over a period of time to see if this medical common sense is accurate.
Friends, health is a thing that can't just listen to the wind or rain.
When you encounter any health secrets, you must first ask the professional and check the scientific basis.
Don't let those specious "medical common sense" delay our health.
Next time I hear about any magic remedies, let's use our brains more and don't be easily fooled.