1. Train Sickness

Train carriages are very closed and have poor air circulation. Coupled with the large number of people during Spring Festival travel, the air quality in the carriages is usually very dirty and bacteria can easily breed. Many people experience physical discomfort or gastrointestinal discomfort under these conditions. Moreover, turbid air may also cause the spread of colds and flu, and the sudden onset of chronic bronchitis and other diseases. In addition, the concentration of carbon dioxide in stagnant air is usually very high, and long-term inhalation may cause dizziness, headaches, listlessness, etc. These symptoms are “train sickness.”

2. Eat on the train to avoid "train sickness", which means avoiding gastrointestinal diseases. More suitable meals when taking a train:

1. Bucket instant noodles: not very nutritious, but if you add ham sausage, eggs or quail eggs, and some canned meat, this meal will be nutritious. That’s pretty good. It is best not to choose too spicy flavors but to choose light ones, otherwise it will easily cause internal heat and constipation.

2. Ham sausage: You can eat it just by peeling the skin, and you don’t have to worry about it being broken or squashed. You can also use it as a snack in your spare time.

3. Canned meat: Canned meat in iron boxes is high in calories and can greatly satisfy people with strong "carnal desires". When eating this product, you should be equipped with a can-opening tool and be careful not to scratch your hands (the carriage is turbulent). Non-vegetarian food can cause bad breath.

4. For dinner, it is best to choose fresh food sold on the train. Eat some stir-fried vegetables and rice, or a bowl of noodles to add some fresh vitamins into your body.

3. Symptoms of train sickness:

1. Respiratory diseases

Train carriages are very closed and have poor air circulation. In addition, there are many people during the Spring Festival travel season. , the air quality in the car is usually very dirty, and bacteria can easily breed. In addition to colds, turbid air may also cause sudden outbreaks of diseases such as chronic bronchitis. In addition, the concentration of carbon dioxide in stagnant air is usually very high, and long-term inhalation can cause dizziness, headaches, listlessness, etc.

Therefore, people with chronic bronchitis and other serious diseases should carry commonly used sprays and other medicines with them to ensure that they are available in case of illness; people with weak immunity, such as the elderly and children, can wear Wear a mask to prevent bacterial intrusion. It is best to prepare several masks and replace them with new ones every 3 to 4 hours.

2. Venous thrombosis

For passengers taking long-distance trains, the most common problem after sitting or standing for a long time is swelling of the feet and legs. In severe cases, it may also cause swelling of the feet and legs. thrombus. The occurrence of blood clots in the lower limbs is extremely dangerous. It may not only lead to obstruction of blood return, but also cause syncope. Once the blood clot breaks off, it can travel to the heart or lungs in the blood vessels and even cause death.

When standing and sitting for a long time on the train, you should often change your sitting and standing postures. Even if there is no more room for movement, you should also make some "small movements" of your legs and feet in your position. ", doing "small movements" every hour can effectively prevent the formation of thrombosis in the lower limbs, and the edema can also be relieved to a certain extent.

3. Urinary system diseases

Going to the toilet on a train is troublesome, but it becomes even more troublesome during the Spring Festival. In order to save time on crowded trains, some people choose to eat less, drink less or even not eat or drink at all, and hold it in for as long as they want to go to the toilet. However, these practices can cause trouble to the urinary system and cause infections.

In fact, eating well and drinking well is the prerequisite to ensure that you have enough energy to go home for the New Year and "crowd the train". Water and fresh fruits are indispensable. Sufficient water and vitamins can not only cope with the dryness in the carriage, but also It can improve the body's immunity and help prevent constipation.

4. Gastrointestinal diseases

Difficulty eating regularly is an unavoidable problem when taking long-distance trains. Personal hygiene is usually greatly compromised on crowded and hot Spring Festival travel trains. . Therefore, even in winter, there are good opportunities for gastrointestinal diseases to occur. Abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, etc. are common problems for passengers on the train home for the New Year.

Pay attention to personal hygiene on the train and wash your hands with soap before eating. If you are worried about running out of water, it is best to prepare disinfectant wipes before getting in the car and wipe your hands with wipes before eating. If you feel like vomiting after eating bad, don't force yourself to endure it. Vomiting is the body's defense mechanism against the environment. After vomiting, the toxins will be discharged and you will feel better.

IV. Methods to prevent train sickness

1. It is not advisable to overeat or go hungry before taking the train. A crowded environment can easily make people feel uncomfortable. If you feel nauseous and want to vomit, eat some tangerine peel and ginger and press the Hukou point for 5-10 minutes.

2. Don’t eat instant noodles and ham sausages, which contain a lot of fat. They stay in the stomach for a long time and are difficult to digest. They can easily cause gastrointestinal bloating, abdominal discomfort and other indigestive reactions.

3. Don’t just eat mustard. Many people eat a lot of pickles or mustard on the train in order to increase their appetite. Pickles such as pickles contain very few vitamins, which cannot meet the needs of the body and can easily make people feel tired. They can also cause a decrease in the body's resistance, causing dizziness, insomnia, mental stress, and fatigue.

4. The elderly, children and other people with weak resistance can wear masks to prevent bacterial intrusion. It is best to prepare several masks and replace them with new ones every 3-4 hours.

5. Wash your hands before eating, or prepare disinfectant wipes, and wipe your hands with wet wipes before eating.

If you feel like vomiting after eating bad, don't force yourself to endure it. Vomiting is the body's defense mechanism against the environment. After vomiting, the toxins will be discharged and you will feel better.

6. Prepare medicines: People with chronic bronchitis and other serious diseases should also carry commonly used medicines such as sprays with them to ensure that they are available in case of an attack.

7. When standing and sitting for a long time on the train, you should often change your sitting and standing postures. Even if there is no more room for movement, you should do some leg and foot exercises in your own position. "Small movements" done every hour can effectively prevent the formation of blood clots in the lower limbs, and the edema can also be relieved to a certain extent.

8. In fact, eating well and drinking well is the prerequisite to ensure that you have enough energy to go home for the New Year and "crowd the train". Water and fresh fruits are indispensable. Sufficient water and vitamins can not only cope with the dryness in the carriage , can also improve the body's immunity and help prevent constipation.

5. Food suitable for taking the train:

1. Fresh fruits: such as apples, bananas, pears, grapefruits, kiwis, etc. They are rich in vitamins and can quickly restore energy to the body.

2． Coarse grain foods: such as whole-wheat bread, eight-treasure porridge, corn, oats, etc., all contain more dietary fiber, which can adjust the digestion and absorption function and promote intestinal peristalsis.

3． Others: kelp, seaweed, soy products, packaged vegetable salads, these are also alkaline foods that help eliminate fatigue.