Digestive tract diseases are more common in spring, experts advise to pay attention to hygiene

Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, February 24 (Reporter Li Heng) As the temperature rises in spring, digestive system diseases enter the peak season, especially symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Experts remind that prevention of these diseases starts with daily life and hygiene habits, and it is crucial to pay attention to hand hygiene and food hygiene.

The reporter found that the number of patients with digestive tract diseases admitted to the gastroenterology department of many hospitals has increased significantly recently. Li Jingnan, chief physician of Peking Union Medical College Hospital, pointed out that spring is a season when bacteria are easy to breed, and digestive tract diseases often come from the mouth. Washing hands with soap and running water before and after meals is a basic measure to prevent digestive tract diseases. Parents should cultivate good hand hygiene habits in their children from an early age. In addition, food should be fully cooked, raw vegetables should be thoroughly washed, and overnight food should be avoided. It is recommended to heat food stored in the refrigerator before eating. Raw and cold salads should be eaten immediately after cooking and should not be stored for a long time.

Spring is also a high-risk season for gastrointestinal colds. Li Jingnan said that we should be careful to avoid cross infection. When someone in the family has symptoms such as low fever or diarrhea, they should avoid sharing tableware and pay attention to disinfection to reduce the spread of bacteria.

Experts suggest that in daily life, if you experience mild nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and other symptoms, you can first eat a light diet, drink plenty of water and take rest. If necessary, you can use drugs such as domperidone, berberine or probiotics to treat the symptoms. If the symptoms persist or worsen, especially if you have fever, abdominal pain and other symptoms, you should seek medical attention in time so that the doctor can diagnose and treat you further. (End)