Stomach pain, acid reflux, and bloating are common stomach problems. What causes these symptoms and what should we do in our daily lives? Let's take a look together!
The main causes of stomach discomfort are as follows:
1. Excessive alcohol consumption
Alcohol itself can directly damage the gastric mucosa. It can also cause liver cirrhosis and chronic pancreatitis, which in turn worsens the damage to the stomach.
2. Excessive fatigue
Whether it is physical or mental fatigue, excessive fatigue can cause insufficient blood supply to the gastrointestinal tract, dysfunction of secretion, excessive gastric acid and reduced mucus production, and damage to the mucosa.
3. Irregular eating patterns
When hungry, the gastric acid and protease in the stomach are not neutralized by food, resulting in higher concentration and self-digestion of the mucosa. Overeating and binge eating can also damage the stomach's self-protection mechanism. Too much stretching of the stomach wall and prolonged food retention can also contribute to stomach damage.
4. Overeating at dinner
Some people tend to concentrate their daily food intake at dinner, or they like to have a late-night snack or eat something before bed. This not only affects sleep quality and can lead to obesity, but can also stimulate the gastric mucosa, causing excessive secretion of stomach acid and ulcer formation.
5. Eating too quickly
Food needs to be stored, ground, and digested in the stomach before it can be passed into the intestines. If food is not chewed well and is eaten quickly, it can increase the burden on the stomach, prolong the retention time, and cause damage to the gastric mucosa. Chewing slowly and swallowing slowly can increase saliva secretion, reduce gastric acid and bile secretion, and protect the stomach.
How to take care of your stomach in daily life:
1. Eat on time
Many people have stomach problems because they often eat irregularly. Over time, the stomach becomes unhealthy, especially among office workers. Therefore, it is important to develop a good eating habit.
2. Don't eat too much at night
Many young people skip breakfast, eat casually for lunch, but eat a lot for dinner and often have midnight snacks. This kind of eating pattern often damages the digestive system. So try to eat less at night.
3. Chew slowly
Some people come home from the cold outdoors and immediately start eating the hot meal. But eating a large amount of food quickly without chewing enough does not allow it to mix well with gastric juice, directly affecting digestion and absorption, and can easily lead to overeating and exceeding the stomach's capacity.
