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Summer has arrived, temperatures are rising, and everyone is keen to find something cool to cool off. Cold drinks have become the first choice for many people, especially young people, in hot weather, an ice cream, a glass of cold drink seems to bring a trace of coolness and satisfaction. But you know what? Such a habit may put a lot of burden on your stomach.
We have to understand that the stomach and intestines are very sensitive, especially if the digestive system is not fully awakened or weakened. Sudden intake of large amounts of cold beverages can cause gastrointestinal irritation, gastrointestinal discomfort, and even more serious digestive disorders. This is not alarmist, but it is a common situation encountered by gastroenterologists in many hospitals in the summer.
For example, imagine a hot afternoon when a young man comes home after a long day of playing outside and immediately takes a sip of a carbonated drink that has been chilled for a day in the fridge. For a short time, he may feel very thirst-quenching and comfortable, but after a while, he begins to feel some discomfort in his stomach and even a slight ache.
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This is because cold drinks directly irritate the lining of his stomach, causing stomach cramps, which, if frequent, can also lead to the development of diseases such as chronic gastritis.
Let's look at another example, a girl who likes to exercise always likes to drink a large glass of iced sports drink after each workout to "cool down quickly". Although it seemed harmless in the short term, gradually, she found that she often had symptoms of diarrhea, especially after drinking large amounts of cold drinks.
This is because cold drinks make the intestines suddenly cold, which affects the normal peristalsis function of the intestines, resulting in intestinal motility disorders, and in the long run, her intestinal health will be seriously affected.
These examples show us that although cold drinks can provide a temporary cooling effect in summer, excessive or inappropriate intake can be extremely taxing on the stomach. The stomach and intestines are the "infrastructure" of our body, and if something goes wrong, it will affect the absorption of nutrients and the health of the whole body.
Therefore, when we enjoy the coolness of cold drinks, we also need to consider their potential health effects. After understanding these effects of cold drinks on the stomach, we can choose more wisely when and how to enjoy these delicious cold drinks to avoid unnecessary damage to the body.
After all, maintaining physical health is a prerequisite for us to enjoy a good life. As we continue to explore the gastrointestinal effects of cold beverages, there are a few specific groups of people who need special attention to reducing their intake of cold beverages, as they may be more susceptible to adverse effects.
Some of these ideas may not have been heard before, but they are all based on a deep understanding of health and long-term observations. Patients with chronic gastritis should try to avoid excessive intake of cold drinks.
When cold food or drink enters the stomach, cold stimulation will aggravate the inflammation of the stomach, causing stomach pain, stomach cramps and even nausea and vomiting.
For example, a patient with gastritis chose to drink a large iced drink to cool down on a hot summer day, only to develop severe stomach pain and discomfort soon after, and had to go to the hospital for treatment. This condition is not uncommon in the summer, so gastritis patients should be more cautious when choosing summer drinks.
Children and the elderly should also reduce their intake of cold beverages, as their digestive systems are more or less functionally degraded or not yet fully developed.
Especially in the elderly, the blood circulation in their gastrointestinal tract may have weakened, and the sudden intake of a large amount of cold drinks will cause gastrointestinal dysfunction, which can easily cause diarrhea or other indigestion conditions. Children, especially those under the age of two, have a very delicate digestive system, and cold food can easily cause abdominal pain or diarrhea.
For example, an elderly man in his seventies who likes to drink cold beer to quench his thirst in the summer, but after several stomach upsets, the doctor recommends that he switch to a room temperature drink, and this change significantly reduces his discomfort.
In addition, people with chronic intestinal diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease, should avoid cold drinks. People with inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis have extremely sensitive intestines, and cold drinks may trigger intestinal spasms or exacerbate the inflammatory response.
For example, a patient with Crohn's disease accidentally drank cold juice during a summer party, resulting in intestinal discomfort and worsening symptoms, and needed increased medication to control the condition.
Another category of great concern is those with a history of heart disease. While this may sound like it has little to do with cold drinks, in reality, the heart stimulation of cold drinks cannot be ignored. Cold drinks cause the body's blood vessels to constrict dramatically, and the heart needs more oxygen and energy to maintain body temperature and blood circulation.
For those with pre-existing heart problems, this extra burden can lead to the risk of angina or even myocardial infarction, which is why people with heart disease need to be extra careful when it comes to their dietary choices.
From these examples, we can see that while cold drinks bring us a brief period of coolness in the summer, for some specific health conditions, excessive intake of cold drinks is not only detrimental, but may even be harmful to health.
Knowing your health and choosing the right diet for your physique is a smart thing that everyone should take. This way, we can really enjoy the summer instead of spending these wonderful days in the hospital.
For those who need to avoid too many cold drinks, how can they keep their stomachs healthy in the hot summer? In addition to cutting back on cold drinks, there are many other ways to help them.
Today, we're going to explore some stomach-nourishing drinks that not only help protect and soothe the stomach, but also provide a cooling sensation without damaging the body.
We would like to mention ginger water. Ginger has been used medicinally since ancient times to relieve indigestion, nausea and stomach pain, and the gingerol in ginger has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, which can stimulate the secretion of gastric juice and aid digestion.
On a hot summer day, drinking a glass of warm ginger water can not only help digestion, but also expel the cold in the body and prevent gastrointestinal discomfort caused by excessive cold in the body. For example, a middle-aged man who often suffers from gastrointestinal discomfort noticed a significant improvement in his stomach pain symptoms after starting to drink ginger water every morning.
Next, we're going to talk about chrysanthemum tea. Chrysanthemum has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, calming the liver and brightening the purpose, in the hot summer, drinking chrysanthemum tea can help cool the body and relieve headache or eye fatigue caused by excessive internal and external heat.
For those with sensitive stomachs, chrysanthemum tea can also help reduce heat sensation and inflammation in the stomach, which can reduce stomach discomfort. A young woman with mild gastritis felt that her stomach condition was significantly better after choosing to drink chrysanthemum tea instead of cold drinks in the summer.
In addition, peppermint tea is also a good choice, peppermint has a cooling and antipyretic effect, promotes digestion, especially suitable for hot summer drinks, peppermint tea can not only bring a burst of fresh breath, but also can slightly stimulate the digestive system, help relieve flatulence and discomfort.
For example, an office worker who often feels dizzy from the heat of the summer not only felt more refreshed but also had fewer heat-induced headaches when he drank peppermint tea during his lunch break.
I have to mention hawthorn tea. Hawthorn is a good product to promote digestion, eliminate food and relieve greasy, especially suitable for those who have weak digestive function. In summer, people often suffer from indigestion due to the inadvertent heat and cold of food, and a cup of hawthorn tea can help enhance the secretion of digestive enzymes and promote the decomposition and absorption of food.
There is a young man who loves food, and often feels stomach discomfort because he eats too greasy or hot and cold in the hot summer, he tried to drink hawthorn tea after meals, and found that his digestive function has improved significantly, and he no longer feels dull in his stomach frequently.
Not only do these drinks help improve and protect the stomach, but they also provide a healthy, natural way to cool off on a hot summer day. Choosing a drink that suits you and taking proper care of your stomach and intestines can make our summer healthier and more comfortable. So, the next time you want something cool, consider these options that are both healthy and delicious. #头条首发大赛#
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