Office Workers in Unstable Weather Should Prevent Cold and Keep Warm
Bar Party Leads to Gastric Hemorrhage
On Valentine's night, Mr. Zhu and several single friends went to a bar for celebration. Without realizing it, they consumed multiple types of alcohol including brandy, black beer, and dry red wine. At around 3:30 AM, they staggered home in a taxi. On the way, Mr. Zhu felt stomach pain, assuming it was due to drinking too much, and drank vinegar at home to relieve intoxication. The next morning, he still experienced persistent stomach pain, followed by gastric spasms. After examination at Tongji Hospital, he was diagnosed with gastric hemorrhage requiring immediate hospitalization.
Dr. Xu from the Department of Gastroenterology at the hospital believes the consecutive holidays were the main cause. Around the Lantern Festival, people eat tangyuan (sweet glutinous rice balls), which are difficult to digest. For those with poor gastrointestinal function, this can worsen gastric irritation and trigger gastric hemorrhage. Celebratory feasting during Valentine’s Day with excessive alcohol consumption can also damage the stomach.
Too Rapid Clothing Removal Increases Risk of Cold
A saying goes, “Dress according to the weather,” but Ms. Hu suffered a severe cold precisely because she was too adept at dressing for the weather. The day before, upon hearing temperatures rose, she immediately switched to spring/autumn skirts and summer sheer stockings, wearing only a short windbreaker. However, after working overtime until 10 PM, she encountered a sudden chill upon returning home, shivering instantly. The next morning, she woke up feeling feverish and weak, rushing to a nearby hospital for intravenous treatment.
Yesterday afternoon, reporters saw the emergency room at Changzheng Hospital packed with patients seeking treatment and IV therapy, leaving staff overwhelmed. Emergency departments at Zhongshan and Changhai hospitals also faced overcrowding.
Reduced Immunity Causes Diarrhea
Recently, a batch of distressed diarrhea patients appeared at hospitals. Professor Zhang Daifu, head of the Internal Medicine Department at Shanghai Oriental Hospital, pointed out that during holidays, people frequently dined out and ate richly. After returning to work, the pace quickened, leading to weakened immunity. Additionally, indoor temperatures were high, prompting people to prefer cold foods, yet they neglected bacterial proliferation.
People had just passed through the “winter storage” phase, with low metabolic and disease resistance functions. Those who are elderly or frail should pay attention to the following during this season: dress warmly for a while longer, eat foods that strengthen the spleen and boost yang energy, and keep living spaces clean and well-ventilated.