People with stomach pain must know this to prevent the pain from recurring.

GĐXH - Dull stomach pains often occur when hungry. If you eat too much, your stomach will swell, producing a lot of harmful acid that can easily cause pain. Therefore, you should not eat too much and you should not go hungry.

Signs of stomach pain

The stomach is a J-shaped organ that is an important part of the digestive system. It connects to the small intestine below and to the esophagus above. It is located in the middle of the abdomen, above the navel, below the liver and in the epigastric region, close to the spleen.

The stomach is formed of 5 layers and arranged from inside to outside including: mucosal layer, lower mucosal layer, muscle layers (oblique muscle, longitudinal muscle, circular muscle), subserosal layer and finally serosa layer.

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The main function of the stomach is to crush and decompose food from the mouth to the next. The food is mixed with gastric juice to continue the decomposition process. Finally, this mixture is transferred to the small intestine to be absorbed into the body's digestive system.

Stomach pain occurs when there is dull, burning or painful pain in the epigastric region. The pain can occur immediately after eating or after eating for 2-3 hours and the stomach feels hungry.

There are also some signs of stomach pain such as bloating, indigestion, heartburn 3-4 hours after eating or every morning, vomiting, nausea when brushing teeth in the morning, fatigue, loss of appetite, weight loss...

5 food groups you should not eat when you have stomach pain

- Spicy foods are almost forbidden for stomach aches because they will increase the acid content, making the disease more serious. Spicy foods also have the ability to stimulate the stomach lining, which will cause severe gastritis and the damage will become deeper.

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- Fat is an intestinal irritant that people with stomach pain should avoid. Furthermore, foods rich in fat also hinder the absorption of substances that cause constipation.

- Beans are also not good food for people with stomach pain because they can lead to bloating, flatulence, indigestion. However, this is only a condition for people with stomach pain who use beans, while normal people do not have any effect.

- Sour foods or fermented foods such as eggplant, pickles, and highly acidic fruits such as lemons, oranges, tangerines, etc. will increase stomach acid and make the condition worse.

- Foods that are difficult to digest such as processed foods, foods that are difficult to digest, and foods that contain a lot of salt such as: pork rolls, Chinese sausages, or smoked meats, cold cuts, sausages, etc. are foods that people with stomach pain should not eat.

Principles of eating when having stomach ache to prevent recurrence

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- Don't let yourself get hungry or overeat : Dull stomach aches often occur when you're hungry. If you overeat, your stomach will swell, producing a lot of harmful acid, which can easily cause pain.

- Chew thoroughly and swallow slowly : Chewing thoroughly and swallowing slowly increases saliva secretion, helping to break down part of the food right in the mouth. This "reduces the load" and prevents the stomach from having to work hard after a meal. In addition, saliva contains Immunoglobulin which helps increase the synthesis of mucus, which is a factor that protects the stomach.

- Eat many small meals a day : Each meal is 2-3 hours apart. When preparing food, grind, mince, and cook until soft.

- You should eat soft, easily digestible foods such as porridge, small noodles, soft rice... Foods made from wheat flour are best, because they absorb gastric juice and coat the stomach lining. Moreover, the alkaline ingredients help neutralize excess acid, protecting the stomach best.

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