Fatty holiday food, poison for the elderly?...To prevent indigestion and constipation
Jan 21, 2025
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In response, Kim Seok-hoon, head of the Department of Gastroenterology at Bongsaeng Memorial Hospital, suggested major digestive diseases that the elderly should pay attention to during the holiday season and health care tips to prevent them.
◇ Elderly people are vulnerable to digestive diseases...a light walk after a meal
The elderly are more likely to develop indigestion or acute gastritis if their digestive ability is weakened and they consume excessive fatty and irritating food. It also leads to reflux esophagitis and constipation.
Director Kim Seok-hoon said, `Many people suffer from indigestion because there are many greasy foods such as fried food and jeon (煎) during the Lunar New Year holiday.' In addition, more people complain of indigestion because they are more likely to overeat than usual.'
In addition, the habit of lying down immediately after eating holiday food can cause gastric acid reflux. In particular, reflux esophagitis in the elderly causes symptoms such as heartburn and chest pain and can put a heavy burden on health. Manager Kim said, `After eating, taking a light walk or sitting for at least two hours prevents stomach acid from flowing backward.'
During the holidays, constipation is also likely to worsen due to decreased activity and lack of fiber. This is because a rice cake or meat-centered diet can cause constipation.
◇ Beware of indigestion and constipation...Help with a warm abdominal massage
Holiday food has a lot of greasy and stimulating food. It is important to reduce jeon, fried food, fatty meat, etc., and to maintain a balanced diet, including fruits, vegetables, and fish. Sharing it little by little and often helps digestion by chewing food slowly and for a long time.
In addition, you should drink water frequently to promote digestion and prevent indigestion and constipation. When digestion is difficult, taking digestive medicine or using warm water to gently massage the abdomen can also help relieve symptoms. These methods are effective in helping the digestion process and reducing discomfort.
Avoiding overeating and irritating food intake during the holidays, and maintaining a balanced diet and healthy eating habits are key to preventing digestive diseases.
Chief Kim Seok-hoon emphasized, "There are many cases of visiting hospitals for digestive problems, including elderly patients on holidays. In particular, elderly patients are more likely to develop digestive diseases if they eat holiday food incorrectly or overeat it, so special attention is needed."
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
