Beer is great, but don’t overdo it with the cold drinks

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This post was last edited by liudongday on 2017-7-20 08:44. With the high temperatures these days, do you put fruits, drinks, and other items in the refrigerator to keep them cool, so that you can enjoy cold and refreshing beverages and fruits to combat the heat? Recently, there has been a significant increase in patients with acute gastroenteritis at hospitals during the summer. Doctors point out that in hot weather, one should avoid eating too many cold foods, as regular consumption of such foods can cause the blood vessels in the stomach lining to constrict and reduce gastric juice secretion. The intestines, when stimulated by cold, move more rapidly, which hinders the body’s ability to absorb nutrients and can lead to gastrointestinal symptoms such as indigestion, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Moreover, when a large amount of cold foods are consumed, the mucous membranes in the throat contract due to the cold, reducing their resistance; this allows bacteria lurking in the throat to take advantage of the situation, making it easy to develop illnesses such as colds. Especially the elderly, whose digestive function is generally reduced and whose tolerance to cold foods is also lower, should avoid consuming large amounts of cold foods, as this can easily lead to digestive disorders. Doctors warn that the main symptoms of patients with acute gastroenteritis include abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea; diarrhea can occur several times a day or even more than a dozen times. When experiencing diarrhea, do not use antibiotics indiscriminately; seek medical attention promptly and take medications carefully under the guidance of a doctor.