Many diseases can be traced back to bad habits in your life! Check yourself!

"Doctor, how did I get this disease? I'm usually in good health and have never been hospitalized."

Many people always ask the doctor this question unconsciously when they go to the hospital for treatment.

In fact, there is no such thing as a sudden disease. Many diseases are caused by one or more persistent habits.

01

Peptic ulcer - irregular meals

If you do not eat on time, stomach acid will not be neutralized by food in time, and the high acid state can easily lead to peptic ulcers .

The stomach is most afraid of irregular eating. If you usually eat dinner at around 6-7 pm, but for some reason change it to 8 or 9 pm, and then eat at 5 pm two days later, and then 9 or 10 pm a few days later, this will cause the stomach to mess up its eating schedule .

At this time, a lot of gastric juice has been secreted, but there is no food in the stomach, which causes the gastric juice to directly erode the gastric mucosa, which can easily cause gastric ulcers over time.

suggestion:

It is best to eat breakfast between 7 and 8 in the morning, because people have the strongest appetite at this time; it is best to have a 4-5 hour interval between breakfast and lunch; dinner is best between 6 and 8 in the evening, and avoid eating after 9 in the evening . If you really can't eat on time, you should still eat something easily digestible a little later.

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02

Dry eyes syndrome - always looking at the phone, overusing the eyes

The harm caused by over-reliance on mobile phones cannot be ignored.

It is undoubtedly easy to cause eye fatigue and induce eye diseases. The mobile phone screen is relatively small, and the distance between the mobile phone and the eyes is relatively close. If the mobile phone is used for a long time, it is easy to cause eye fatigue. In addition, the number of blinks is reduced, resulting in a large amount of tear evaporation, which is easy to cause dry eyes .

It should be noted that in addition to bad eye habits, impaired meibomian gland function, abnormal hormone secretion, reduced blinking, medication use, connective tissue disease, vitamin A deficiency, environmental factors, etc. are all causes of dry eye syndrome.

suggestion:

Generally, you need to look into the distance after looking at the phone for 30 minutes; you can choose to eat more yellow vegetables on a daily basis; do not play with the phone in a place where the light is too strong or too dark; remind yourself to blink more to moisturize your eyeballs; when your eyes are tired, you can massage the orbital bones to help the secretion of tear glands; or use a warm towel to apply heat to your eyes for about 5 minutes.

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03

High blood pressure - eating too much salty food

The "Ten Core Information on Salt Reduction for Chinese Residents" issued by the National Health Commission mentioned that about 50% of hypertension and 33% of stroke are caused by a high-salt diet. A high-salt (sodium) diet can lead to a variety of diseases such as hypertension, stroke, gastric cancer, and osteoporosis .

Reducing salt intake is the simplest way to lower blood pressure.

suggestion:

Adults should not consume more than 5 grams of salt per day. In addition to the salt used for cooking at home, we should pay special attention to the hidden salt in processed foods. The sodium content in snacks such as noodles, potato chips, French fries, and soy products should not be underestimated, so we should eat less of them. We should eat more fresh fruits and vegetables rich in potassium .

04

Hemorrhoids – prolonged sitting

Sitting in one posture for a long time will cause the local blood return to the anus to slow down, blood circulation to be obstructed, the venous plexus in the rectum to easily expand, blood to accumulate, and form hemorrhoids.

People who sit for long periods of time, stay up late, and have an uncontrolled diet are at high risk of hemorrhoids.

suggestion:

Stand up and move around every half hour. Exercise is one of the best ways to prevent hemorrhoids. Do not hold your bowel movements. Clean your anus promptly after bowel movements to prevent contamination from residual feces. Avoid spicy food, tobacco, alcohol and other irritating foods.

05

Lung cancer – smoking

Smoking is the primary factor leading to the high incidence of lung cancer.

Lung problems or other chronic diseases caused by smoking will only appear 20 or 30 years after heavy smoking. The American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting emphasized that smoking is closely related to small cell lung cancer and squamous cell carcinoma, and more than 95% of small cell lung cancer is related to smoking. More than 80% of lung cancer deaths are caused by smoking.

Of course, air pollution, mental factors, kitchen fumes, etc. also have a certain impact.

suggestion:

Quit smoking and avoid secondhand smoke.

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06

Liver cancer - moldy food

In the prevention recommendations of the "Recommendations for Screening and Prevention of Common Malignant Tumors in Residents" issued by the Shanghai Anti-Cancer Association, liver cancer mentioned preventing the intake of moldy food. In China, hepatitis is the number one cause of liver cancer, while the second largest cause, aflatoxin, is easily overlooked.

suggestion:

Throw away peanuts if they have a rancid smell, because once they are contaminated with aflatoxin , it is very difficult to remove ; it is also recommended to eat rice as soon as you buy it, and not store it at home in large quantities for a long time, as it will easily get moldy once it gets damp; place the washed chopsticks with the small end facing up and the large end facing down, and let them dry to avoid moisture and mold.

07

Periodontal disease - not brushing your teeth properly

If you don't brush your teeth properly, or even don't brush your teeth at all, pathogenic plaque will accumulate in your mouth within 24 hours.

Dental plaque is constantly generated in the oral cavity and grows very quickly . It can grow into a mature plaque form within 24 hours. That is to say, if you do not brush your teeth for a day and a night, the plaque attached to the tooth surface will already be pathogenic. The two most common oral diseases - caries and periodontal disease - are both related to dental plaque .

suggestion:

It is best to brush your teeth once in the morning and once in the evening. The correct way to brush your teeth is to brush vertically along the gaps between teeth, or to use a small vibration brush. Use the Bass brushing method , brush all parts of your teeth, and brush for 3 minutes. If you keep brushing your teeth, you may still have dental plaque. It is best to go to a regular hospital for an oral examination once a year to remove dental plaque.

08

Esophageal cancer: Eat hot food while it's hot

China is a country with a high incidence of esophageal cancer, which is mainly found in the Taihang Mountain area at the junction of Henan, Hebei and Shanxi, as well as northern Sichuan, northern Jiangsu and northern Fujian.

The high incidence of esophageal cancer is closely related to the eating habits in these areas. People in many areas like to drink hot tea and eat raw porridge. The normal tolerance temperature of the esophageal mucosa is 40℃-50℃ . If it exceeds this range, it is easy to be damaged, causing mechanical damage such as breakage and ulceration. Although the mucosal epithelium has the function of proliferation and repair, and will recover automatically after damage, long-term repeated stimulation will lead to chronic damage to the mucosa, which may induce cancer.

In addition, barbecue, smoked foods, fried foods, etc. contain a lot of nitrite . Habits such as eating too fast, smoking and drinking are also related to the occurrence of esophageal cancer.

suggestion:

Do not often eat hot, spicy, raw, cold and other irritating foods; do not smoke and drink less; eat a light diet and eat less pickled food; chewing slowly is important for protecting the esophagus.

09

Lumbar muscle strain - Crossing legs for a long time

Crossing your legs can cause the pelvis to tilt and the lumbar spine to bear uneven pressure, resulting in lumbar muscle strain . It can also cause uneven force on the lumbar disc. Maintaining this posture for a long time is a risk factor for lumbar disc herniation .

Especially for teenagers who are in the growth and development period, often crossing their legs can easily cause hunchback and spinal curvature.

suggestion:

Try not to cross your legs at ordinary times, and keep your pelvis upright when sitting so that the lumbar spine is evenly stressed.

Review | Chen Haixu, Deputy Director, Master Supervisor, Second Medical Center, PLA General Hospital

Source: Health Times

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