When summer comes, will autumn be far away? The weather turns cool gradually, and the number of elderly patients with gastric ulcer in the hospital is increasing. Why? Does excessive gastric acid secretion lead to gastric ulcer? Experts point out that gastric acid is the main cause. In autumn, due to the stimulation of cold air, the excitability of the nervous system is increased, and the autonomic nerves (including sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves) innervating the viscera are in a state of tension.
Because of the reflex effect of parasympathetic nerve, gastrointestinal regulation function is disordered, and gastric acid secretion is increased. Excessive gastric acid stimulates gastric mucosa, causing stomach spasm and causing gastric ulcer attack.
On the other hand, when the climate is cool, appetite will also increase. In addition, it coincides with the Mid Autumn Festival and national day. Naturally, it is necessary to have a good food companion, which will increase the burden of gastrointestinal tract, stimulate the secretion of gastric acid, and the incidence of gastric ulcer will be significantly increased.
Therefore, the elderly should be alert to the recurrence of gastric ulcer disease after the autumn climate turns cool. Life should be regular, avoid excessive stress, pay attention to work and rest, should have enough sleep; diet should be regular and quantitative, food should be easy to digest, rich in nutrients, vitamins and appropriate amount of cellulose. Avoid raw, cold and irritating food, and do not eat too much; try to avoid taking drugs that stimulate gastrointestinal tract; strengthen physical exercise to enhance the body's resistance; when the temperature drops, pay attention to keep warm and prevent cold, especially in the abdomen.