🌿 Folk Prescriptions

Bar Party Leads to Gastric Hemorrhage
On Valentine’s Eve, Mr. Zhu and several single friends went to a bar for a wild party. Without noticing, they consumed various alcoholic drinks including whiskey, dark beer, and dry red wine. At around 3:30 a.m., the group staggered home in a drunken state. On the taxi ride, Mr. Zhu felt some stomach pain, assuming it was due to excessive drinking, so he drank some vinegar to relieve it. The next morning, he still experienced persistent stomach pain, followed by gastric cramps. After examination at Tongji Hospital, he was diagnosed with gastric hemorrhage and required immediate hospitalization.
Dr. Xu from the Department of Gastroenterology at the hospital stated that the consecutive holidays were the main cause. Around the Lantern Festival, people tend to 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 bleeding. Celebrating Valentine’s Day with heavy drinking also damages the stomach.
Too Rapid Clothing Reduction Increases Risk of Cold
There’s a saying “Dress according to the weather,” but Ms. Hu suffered a severe cold because she took this advice too literally. Two days ago, upon hearing the temperature rose, she immediately changed into spring/autumn skirts and summer sheer stockings, wearing only a short windbreaker outside. However, after working overtime until 10 p.m., she was hit by a sudden chill, shivering instantly. The next morning, she woke up with a feverish forehead and general weakness, rushing to a nearby hospital for intravenous treatment.
Yesterday afternoon, reporters saw patients crowded tightly around the emergency hall at Changzheng Hospital, overwhelming medical staff. Emergency departments at Zhongshan and Changhai hospitals also faced full capacity situations.
Weakened Immunity Causes Diarrhea
Recently, many patients suffering from diarrhea have been seen in hospitals. Professor Zhang Daifu, Head of Internal Medicine at Shanghai Oriental Hospital, pointed out that during holidays, people frequently dine out and eat well. After returning to work, the pace quickens, causing immune system decline. Additionally, indoor temperatures are high, leading people to prefer cold foods while neglecting bacterial proliferation.
People have just passed through the "winter storage" phase, with low metabolic activity and weakened disease resistance. Elderly and frail individuals should pay attention to the following during this season: wear extra layers for a while, consume more spleen-strengthening and yang-tonifying foods, and keep living spaces clean and well-ventilated.
Author: Wang Yanhui