We have always had a deep fear of infectious diseases. Can stomach diseases also be contagious? Winter is a season when stomach diseases are more common. Due to the influence of cold air, the stomach is easily irritated. To prevent the spread of stomach diseases, it is important to disinfect utensils.
【Can stomach diseases be contagious?】
Many middle-aged and elderly friends, including those with stomach diseases, have doubts about this. In fact, not only are stomach diseases easily contagious, but the main targets of transmission are often family members, posing a significant risk. To prevent the spread of stomach diseases, it is important to disinfect and sterilize.
There are many causes of stomach diseases, including improper diet, genetics, exposure to cold, alcohol and tobacco, and psychological factors. However, over 80% of stomach diseases are caused by Helicobacter pylori. In particular, chronic active gastritis, peptic ulcers, gastric mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma, and gastric cancer are closely related to H. pylori infection. H. pylori is highly contagious, and the main mode of transmission is through fecal-oral or oral-oral routes. To prevent H. pylori infection, it is important to disinfect and sterilize to cut off the transmission route of H. pylori.
【Disinfecting utensils to prevent transmission】
Utensils at home should be regularly disinfected, which can be done using a disinfection cabinet. If there is no disinfection cabinet, boiling the utensils in water for about 15 minutes can also achieve the purpose of disinfection. After cleaning, dry with a clean cloth, place them in a perforated chopstick holder with the small end facing up, and pay attention to the cleanliness and ventilation of the chopstick holder.
Adults should avoid feeding children mouth-to-mouth and it is best to have separate meals. Develop the habit of using public chopsticks. Chopsticks made of wood or bamboo are preferred, but it is recommended to replace them every six months.
Other than metallic chopsticks, chopsticks made of other materials will form small grooves on the surface after a period of use, which can easily retain bacteria and cleaning agents. They should be replaced regularly.
【Diet therapy for stomach disease patients】
1. Papaya
Papaya is a tropical fruit that can soothe the stomach. It contains papain, which helps to break down and accelerate protein absorption. It can relieve indigestion and gastritis, and is a good food for strengthening the spleen and stomach and treating stomach pain.
2. Chinese Yam
Chinese yam strengthens the spleen and stomach, nourishes kidney qi, promotes digestion and absorption, and also has the effect of protecting the gastric mucosa and promoting appetite. It is recommended for patients with long-term discomfort in the stomach and elderly people for health preservation.
3. Potato
Raw potatoes have anti-inflammatory and swelling effects when used externally; cooked potatoes have the effects of nourishing qi, invigorating the body, harmonizing the stomach, and strengthening the spleen. Using potatoes with honey for diet therapy has a good effect on gastric ulcers, gastritis, and other gastrointestinal diseases.
4. Tomato
The sour taste of tomatoes is composed of organic acids such as citric acid, malic acid, and succinic acid. It has the effects of relieving stomach discomfort, alleviating stomach pain, and treating gastritis. Drinking 200ml of tomato juice every day can effectively protect the gastric mucosa.
