gastrointestinal inflammation, or gastrointestinal inflammation, is a common disease of the digestive system, manifested mainly in abdominal pain, diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting. As a digestive, I know the discomfort and distress caused by intestinal inflammation. The purpose of this paper is to help raise awareness and prevent the disease by elaborating the causes of gastrointestinal disease, preventive measures and daily care.
I. Causes of gastroenteritis
The causes of gastrointestinal inflammation are diverse and include, inter alia:
Dietary factors: chronic ingestion of spicy irritating foods, such as peppers, chili bars, etc.; consumption of spoiled, contaminated foods or drinking of raw water, which makes it easier for micro-organisms such as bacteria and viruses to enter the body.
2. Drug factors: Certain drugs, in particular in vitro and antibiotics, may cause irritation or damage to stomach mucous membranes.
3. Infectious factors: infections such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, which are transmitted into the human body through food, water or exposure.
4. Other factors: gastrointestinal emptiness, intestinal herbology disorders, autoimmune problems, chemical irritation, etc., may also cause gastrointestinal inflammation.
II. Preventive measures
With regard to the causes of gastroenteritis, we can prevent it from:
(i) Catering
Regular diet
• Eat regularly and quantify on time to avoid starvation.
• Eat carefully and slowly, helping to digest and absorb food.
2. Selection of digestible foods
• Gastrointestinal intestinal inflammation is impaired and digestive absorptive capacity is reduced, and easily digestible foods, such as rare meals, noodles, steam eggs, etc., should be selected.
• High-quality sources of protein, such as thin meat, chicken, fish, and fresh vegetables and fruit, which are not only easy to digest, but also provide a rich supply of vitamins and minerals and contribute to the recovery of the disease.
3. Keeping the diet clean
• Eating should be primarily light, avoiding spicy, greasy, cold, sweet, acidic, hard foods such as chili, pepper, pepper, fried chicken, fries, ice cream, etc.
• Excessive salinity and sugar can increase the gastrointestinal burden and increase the disease.
4. Food hygiene
• To ensure clean drinking water and food and to avoid the consumption of unclean or obsolete food.
• Separate treatment of raw and ready food to avoid cross-contamination.
• To take care of the hygiene of the utensils and to disinfect them regularly.
• Avoid drinking raw or unfiltered piped water to avoid infection with parasites or bacteria.
Adequate diet
• Follow the principle of a proper diet and avoid heavy consumption.
• Control of the amount of meals per meal, so as to reduce the gastrointestinal burden, depending on the situation of the person.
(ii) Living habits
Maintaining a good mental state
• To maintain a sense of spiritual well-being and emotional stability in order to avoid the irritation of negative emotions such as tension, anxiety and anger.
• Pay attention to the combination of effort and to preventing over-etilation that affects gastrointestinal health.
2. Attention to climate change
• When the weather is too hot or cold, people’s resistance will deteriorate and their digestive capacity will diminish, so be careful to stay warm and take care of the stomach.
3. Appropriate exercise
• When the condition is stable, moderate aerobics, such as walking, jogging, swimming, climbing, etc., can be properly carried out to increase body immunity and promote the recovery of gastrointestinal function.
• However, intense sport should be avoided in order not to aggravate the condition.
Avoiding drug irritation
• Many patients have been given anti-inflammation drugs (e.g. aspirin) prior to the onset of the disease, which can cause damage to the stomach mucous membranes and should be avoided to the extent possible.
• If a drug is needed, it should be used rationally, under the direction of a doctor, to avoid self-absorption or modification of the dose.
(iii) Daily maintenance
1. Supplementary fungi
Bountiful bacteria help to regulate the balance of the intestinal population and prevent the occurrence of intestinal inflammation.
• Foods such as yogurt, pickles and so forth can be added to the daily diet, or introduced with fungi.
2. Increased immunity
• Low immunity may be due to malnutrition, lack of exercise, etc., which can lead to reduced physical resistance and an increased risk of bacterial infection leading to gastrointestinal inflammation.
• It is therefore necessary to improve nutritional intake, to balance diets and to eat more of the food that contains protein, vitamins and minerals.
• At the same time, work is being done to improve the physical quality and immunisation.
3. Attention to hygiene
• The habit of washing hands before cooking, which helps to prevent bacterial infections.
• Avoid the use of unclean melons, which must be thoroughly washed and which can be skinned as much as possible.
III. Daily attention for people with gastrointestinal disease
For those who already suffer from gastrointestinal inflammation, the following needs to be noted in daily life:
1. Hydraulic and electrolyte supplementation
• Gastrointestinal inflammation can lead to diarrhoea and vomiting, and patients are prone to dehydration and therefore require timely recharge of moisture and electrolyte, such as sodium, potassium, etc.
• Some salt water or sugar salt water can be used to supplement it, and severe dehydration requires intravenous rehydration.
2. Rest.
• Maintain adequate sleep to avoid overwork and stay up late.
• Bed rest helps to reduce the intestinal burden and promotes recovery.
3. Disease surveillance
• Strict use of drugs, as prescribed by the medical authorities, to detect adverse effects.
• In case of manifest discomfort, timely medical treatment should be provided in order to avoid further illness.
4. Dietary adjustments
• The initial consumption of fluid foods, such as rice congee, egg paste, lasagna, etc., and, where appropriate, more soup to supplement the body’s water, vitamins and electrolyte.
• Resupply of semi-fluent and highly nutritious foods, such as thin skins, steamed eggs, etc., during the period of improvement, and feeding four to five times a day, using less food.
• Care for diet during the recovery period, with the benefit of scavenging, soft and hot foods and the avoidance of premature consumption of fat, fried, cold and hard foods and multi-fibre foods.
IV. Case analysis
The following is a case analysis of persons suffering from gastrointestinal disease in order to better understand its prevention and treatment:
The patient, Mr. Zhang, is 35 years old and is treated for abdominal pain, diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting. On examination, it was diagnosed with gastrointestinal inflammation. Inquiries were made about Mr. Zhang ‘ s recent irregular diet, his regular consumption of spicy and greasy food and his high working stress, often staying up late. In the case of Mr. Zhang, we offer the following treatment and advice:
1. Drug treatment: Treatment of ailments such as anti-inflammatory and anti-laxatives to alleviate abdominal pain and diarrhoea.
2. Dietary adjustment: Mr. Zhang is advised to regularize his diet to avoid spicy, greasy foods and to eat more light, digestive foods. At the same time, care is taken to keep the diet healthy and to avoid eating unclean food.
3. Life habits: It is recommended that Mr. Zhang maintain a good standard of living and avoid staying up late and overwork. At the same time, the exercise is being strengthened and the physical condition is being improved.
4. Psychological regulation: Mr. Zhang is advised to learn to free up work stress, to remain happy and to avoid stress, anxiety, etc.
After a period of treatment and adjustment, Mr. Zhang ‘ s gastrointestinal symptoms were significantly reduced. He gradually recovered his normal diet and living habits and improved his physical condition.
Concluding remarks
Although it is a common disease in the digestive system, it can significantly reduce its incidence if we understand its causes and take effective preventive measures. In our daily lives, we must pay attention to food management, improvement of living habits, proper exercise and daily maintenance. At the same time, patients who are already suffering from gastrointestinal disease are actively involved in the care and advice of doctors, as well as in medical surveillance and dietary adjustment. Only in that way can we better protect our stomachs and enjoy a better life.
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