No discomfort in any part of the body is a small problem, and timely medical treatment is important. It is key to treat the symptoms accurately. Do you know how to distinguish between stomach pain and abdominal pain? Traditional Chinese medicine teaches you how to identify foods that are good for the stomach.
[How to distinguish between stomach pain and abdominal pain]
If there is pain in the area just below the xiphoid process (the lower part of the sternum), it is stomach pain or duodenal ulcer pain. The location of the pain for duodenal pain is below the painful area, and overall it is in the upper abdomen.
The point where the right anterior superior iliac spine (the upper edge of the large bone under the right waist that feels like a large piece) intersects with one-third of the outer side of the line connecting the umbilicus is called McBurney's point. If there is rebound pain or severe pain when pressing this point, it is appendicitis.
Liver area pain refers to pain in the right rib area or below the xiphoid process (the lower end of the sternum). The pain is intermittent or continuous dull or stabbing pain. Within a certain period of time before the pain, the patient may feel discomfort in the upper right abdomen. The pain can be mild or severe, or it can resolve on its own in a short period of time.
The pain in the gallbladder area is similar to that in the liver area, both are pain in the upper right abdomen, and it needs to be differentiated after examination in the hospital.
Pain on the left side corresponding to the liver and gallbladder area is considered to be pain in the spleen or stomach.
Pain in the lower abdomen is mostly intestinal pain, which is caused by smooth muscle spasms in the intestines and is commonly known as abdominal pain.
[Causes of poor gastrointestinal health]
1. Poor dietary habits
Heavy taste and long-term consumption of stimulating foods such as raw and spicy foods can also burden the intestines and stomach, leading to poor gastrointestinal health. In addition, smoking and excessive drinking can lower the body's immunity and cause damage to the functions of the intestines and stomach, resulting in poor gastrointestinal health.
2. Neglecting food hygiene
Food hygiene is also related to the health of the intestines and stomach. If people do not pay attention to food hygiene usually, it can lead to the growth of bacteria, affecting the functions of the intestines and stomach, causing gastrointestinal diseases and resulting in poor gastrointestinal health.
3. High mental stress
Excessive stress from studying or working can cause hormonal imbalance and mental tension. Being under long-term stress can affect people's appetite, which is not conducive to the absorption of food by the intestines and stomach, resulting in poor gastrointestinal health. Why does the stomach and abdomen hurt together?
4. Effects of medication
Taking certain medications can also cause poor gastrointestinal health. There is a saying that all medicine is poison, and many medications produce some side effects to a greater or lesser extent, which can have an impact on other aspects of the body. For example, long-term use of drugs that stimulate the gastrointestinal mucosa can cause damage to the intestines and stomach, impair the regulatory function of the intestines and stomach, and result in poor gastrointestinal health.
[Recipes for nourishing the stomach]
One: Danggui Red Date Congee
[Ingredients]
15g Danggui, 50g Red Dates, 20g White Sugar, 50g Glutinous Rice.
[Method]
Soak the Danggui in warm water for a while, add 200g water, simmer for 100g of concentrated juice, remove the residue and take the juice. Add glutinous rice, red dates, and white sugar with an appropriate amount of water, and cook until it becomes congee.
[Efficacy]
This congee has the functions of nourishing blood, regulating menstruation, promoting blood circulation, relieving pain, and moistening the intestines and facilitating bowel movements. It is suitable for conditions such as blood deficiency, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, blood deficiency headache, dizziness, and constipation.
Two: Rose Red Date Congee
[Ingredients]
Black Rice, White Rice, Brown Sugar, Ten Red Dates, a dozen Medicinal Roses.
[Method]
1. Wash the black rice and white rice in a 1:1 ratio and soak them in water overnight. Pour the rice into an electric rice cooker and cook with boiling water.
2. When the congee boils, wash the red dates and remove the pits, then cut them into small pieces. Remove the stems from the medicinal roses and separate the petals for later use.
3. After the congee boils, add the red dates and cook together until the rice grains swell. When it becomes sticky, add the brown sugar, dissolve it, and before removing from the heat, sprinkle the medicinal rose petals and stir evenly.
[Efficacy]
Rose helps regulate menstruation, remove spots, and prevent wrinkles. Red dates benefit the spleen and stomach and nourish qi and blood. Black rice has the effects of nourishing yin and kidney, invigorating the spleen and warming the liver, nourishing the spleen and stomach, invigorating qi and promoting blood circulation, protecting the liver and improving eyesight, and so on. Brown sugar has the functions of replenishing qi and blood, invigorating the spleen and warming the stomach, relieving pain, promoting blood circulation, and resolving stasis.
Three: Snow Pear Lily Congee
[Ingredients]
Glutinous Rice 50g, Snow Pear 1, Dried Lily a handful, Rock Sugar 1 piece.
[Method]
1. Wash the glutinous rice and lilies, set aside. Wash the pear, cut into small cubes.
2. Add an appropriate amount of water to the pot, add the pear and lily, cover and start cooking. When the water boils, add the glutinous rice.
3. Stir with a spoon to prevent the glutinous rice from sticking to the pot. After boiling, cook over low heat for 15 minutes.
4. Add the rock sugar, and cook for another 5 minutes before serving.
[Efficacy]
Lily is a good food and medicine, suitable for all seasons, but it is especially suitable for consumption in autumn. Since snow pears are cool, and lilies are slightly cool, adding glutinous rice to the congee can balance the properties. Glutinous rice is gentle and has good effects on invigorating the spleen and warming the stomach and nourishing deficiency.
