As the weather gets hotter, the market for cold drinks is booming. Experts from the Central Hospital in Anshan, Liaoning Province, remind people that after summer begins, cold drinks should be consumed in moderation. Certain patients should pay special attention to dietary restrictions, otherwise their health may be affected. Specifically, the following 8 groups of people should be particularly cautious when consuming cold drinks.
1. The elderly and young children. Due to their weaker constitutions, consuming a large amount of cold drinks in a short time may lead to numbness or spasms in the oral muscles. The sudden cold stimulation to the gastrointestinal tract can irritate the intestinal mucosa, causing irregular contractions and leading to abdominal pain. The disparity between hot and cold can adversely affect the normal contraction and dilation of gastrointestinal blood vessels, resulting in gastrointestinal dysfunction, accelerated intestinal peristalsis, and symptoms like diarrhea.
2. Diabetic patients. Cold drinks generally contain a high amount of sugar, which can cause blood sugar levels to rise, worsening the condition.
3. Patients with duodenal ulcers, chronic gastritis, chronic colitis, cholecystitis, and indigestion. These patients have poor digestive system function, and consuming cold drinks can easily irritate the gastrointestinal mucosa, aggravating their condition.
4. Patients with cavities and sensitive teeth. For these individuals, eating cold drinks can trigger toothaches.
5. Patients with hypertension, coronary heart disease, and arteriosclerosis. If these patients consume large amounts of cold drinks, it can suddenly stimulate the gastrointestinal tract, causing blood vessels to constrict and blood pressure to rise, which can worsen their condition and easily trigger a cerebral hemorrhage.
6. Patients with pharyngitis, bronchitis, bronchial asthma, and arthritis. Under the stimulation of cold drinks, these individuals may experience an exacerbation of throat inflammation or a trigger for coughing, or a relapse of a pre-existing condition.
7. Kidney disease patients. These patients should avoid cold drinks containing ingredients like artificial flavors, colorings, and essences, as these components can increase the burden on the kidneys' filtration and detoxification functions, and at the same time, can make edema symptoms more severe.
8. Obese patients. Cold drinks are high in sugar, which can increase liver glycogen, convert to fat, and lead to further weight gain, easily inducing fatty liver and hyperlipoproteinemia.