Acute gastroenteritis usually occurs suddenly. Many people suddenly feel very uncomfortable in their stomach, and some people suffer from vomiting and diarrhea. Acute gastroenteritis is usually caused by irregular eating habits. , in fact, it is also a gastrointestinal disease that many people often suffer from nowadays. The symptoms are different for different people, and it is very uncomfortable when it breaks out.

1. Dietary factors

Irregular meal times, sometimes early and sometimes late; irregular food intake, sometimes more and sometimes less; eating raw, cold, spicy and other irritating foods. Carbonated drinks and fried foods can irritate the gastric mucosa and cause indigestion.

2. Life factors

Irregular life, such as irregular work and rest time, excessive ease or fatigue, or bad habits, such as smoking, alcoholism, excessive drinking of strong tea and coffee, etc.

3. Physical factors

The gastrointestinal tract is easily affected by physical factors, such as eating overheated, cold or rough food, which can easily irritate and wear the gastrointestinal mucosa. In addition, long-term X-ray irradiation can also induce gastrointestinal diseases.

4. Chemical factors

Long-term use of some drugs that are irritating to the gastrointestinal tract, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, glucocorticoids, etc., can damage the gastric mucosa and induce Or aggravate gastrointestinal diseases; mistakenly taking some highly corrosive chemicals, such as strong acids, strong bases, etc., can also cause gastrointestinal diseases; in addition, bile reflux is also an important cause of disease, because bile is an alkaline substance and can cause gastrointestinal diseases. Neutralizes gastric acid and damages gastric mucosa.

5. Immune factors

Some immune reactions can often lead to gastrointestinal diseases, such as Helicobacter pylori antibodies that can cause autoimmune damage; parietal cell antibodies can be detected in chronic atrophic gastritis; Antibodies to intrinsic factor may also be found in patients with pernicious anemia.

6. Mental factors

Sustained excessive mental stress, fatigue, emotional excitement, etc. can lead to disorders of the autonomic nervous system, leading to disorders in the endocrine system, which in turn affects gastric motility and gastric acid secretion. , causing gastrointestinal diseases.

7. Biological factors

As the saying goes, "Diseases enter through the mouth." A large amount of food and water pass through the gastrointestinal tract every day. It is inevitable that some food and water will be contaminated by bacteria or Contamination by other pathogens, common ones include Salmonella Vibrio parahaemolyticus (halophilic bacteria), Helicobacter pylori, Escherichia coli, and certain influenza viruses and enteroviruses.

8. Genetic factors

A variety of gastrointestinal diseases are related to genetics. Ulcers and chronic gastritis have obvious genetic tendencies.

9. Disease factors

Many systemic diseases can induce or aggravate gastrointestinal diseases, such as hyperthyroidism (hyperthyroidism), diabetes, chronic adrenal insufficiency and Sj?gren’s syndrome Patients often have chronic atrophic gastritis. Patients with malnutrition, heart failure, liver disease and portal hypertension may also suffer from gastrointestinal diseases due to congestion and edema of the gastrointestinal mucosa.

10. Dietary principles for acute gastroenteritis

(1) Acute phase

In the acute phase, the condition is more severe, with frequent bowel movements, nausea, vomiting, Abdominal bloating, etc., you need to fast at this time to give the gastrointestinal tract a complete rest. Water and electrolytes need to be replenished through intravenous infusion.

(2) Recovery period

Eat semi-liquid or liquid foods that are easy to digest, such as porridge, vegetable soup, lotus root starch, etc. Eat smaller meals more often, 4-6 meals a day.

(3) Recovery period

Do not eat fried, raw, cold, spicy and other foods too early. The diet is still mainly light and easy to digest. After a period of recovery, you can gradually resume your normal diet.

People who have poor gastrointestinal problems must pay attention to regulating their gastrointestinal conditions. Don't wait until gastroenteritis breaks out before worrying. People who like to eat spicy, cold, sour food should pay attention. It is possible that gastroenteritis will come to you. People who have no gastrointestinal problems should pay attention to preventing the occurrence of acute gastroenteritis and eat more foods that are good for the stomach.