During the Spring Festival, every family likes to hold a grand dinner, and fruit on the table is an indispensable beautiful scenery. However, as a doctor, I often remind my patients at this time that while fruits are delicious, some of them can be hidden health risks. Just last year, I met a patient who made me deeply aware of the importance of this issue. The patient, an enthusiastic middle-aged woman, came to my clinic with a worried look on her face. She told me that she ate a lot of fruit during the Chinese New Year and thought it was a healthy choice. However, after a few days, she began to experience severe abdominal pain and symptoms of indigestion, and was even unable to have a normal bowel movement. After learning more about her symptoms, I suspected that she might be suffering from an intestinal obstruction. After further testing and diagnosis, my suspicions came true. Her intestines were obstructed due to excessive intake of fibre and peels from certain fruits, which needed to be treated urgently. Although fortunately, she was able to seek medical attention in time and eventually avoided surgery, the experience left a profound lesson for both her and me.
Introduction to dangerous fruits
When the Spring Festival arrives, everyone is busy preparing a sumptuous Chinese New Year's Eve dinner, and the table is full of various delicacies, especially those tempting fruits. However, as a doctor, I must remind everyone that despite the health benefits of fruits, excessive consumption of certain fruits can pose serious health risks and even lead to intestinal obstruction that requires surgery. First, let's talk about mangoes. The sweet and sour taste and rich nutrition of mango make it a frequent guest on the Spring Festival table. However, be careful, as mango contains a lot of fiber and pectin, and eating too much of it may lead to intestinal problems and even the danger of intestinal obstruction. Next up is pomelo, which is also the peak season during the Spring Festival.
The fresh taste and juicy flesh of the yuzu have attracted the love of countless people. But did you know that grapefruit is high in peel and fiber, and if eaten in large quantities, it may cause intestinal obstruction and cause unnecessary trouble to the body? Finally, let's talk about durian, a juicy fruit that is also very popular during the Chinese New Year. However, although durian has an appealing taste, for some people, it can be a trigger for intestinal obstruction. Therefore, when enjoying durian, you must pay attention to the appropriate amount so as not to bury hidden dangers to your health.
Precautionary measures
While enjoying the Chinese New Year food, we should also pay attention to the consumption of some fruits, especially some seemingly harmless fruits that may pose potential risks to our health. As a doctor, I would like to remind everyone about how to prevent these potential risks so that we can enjoy a healthy and enjoyable meal during the Chinese New Year. First of all, it is crucial to control the amount of fruit consumed. While fruits are rich in vitamins and fiber, excessive intake can also be problematic. Therefore, we should pay attention to the moderate consumption of fruits and avoid a large amount of them at one time, especially some fruits that are easy to cause gastrointestinal discomfort. Secondly, it is also important to pay attention to peeling the peel of the fruit. The peel of some fruits contains more fiber, such as grapefruit, durian, etc., and the peel should be removed as much as possible when eating to reduce irritation to the stomach and intestines and reduce the risk of intestinal obstruction. Reasonable control of the consumption of fruits and attention to peeling off the peel of fruits are important measures for us to prevent intestinal obstruction during the Spring Festival. I hope that everyone can pay attention to their health while enjoying the food and spend a happy and healthy Spring Festival.