What symptoms occur when drinking baijiu (Chinese liquor) and eating dried persimmon cake together?

Under normal circumstances, consuming liquor and dried persimmons together may cause discomfort due to interactions between their components. Common symptoms include gastrointestinal bloating and pain, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain, acid reflux and heartburn, dizziness and fatigue. The specific analysis is as follows:

1. Gastrointestinal bloating and pain: Dried persimmons contain a high amount of tannins and pectin, while liquor is highly irritating. Consuming both together easily increases the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, leading to disordered intestinal motility and accumulation of gas in the body, resulting in symptoms such as abdominal bloating, pain, and a feeling of pressure.

2. Nausea and vomiting: Liquor irritates the gastric mucosa, and the tannins in dried persimmons may combine with substances in the stomach to form indigestible precipitates. Under this dual irritation, nausea is easily triggered, and severe cases may lead to vomiting—especially when consumed together on an empty stomach, reactions are more pronounced.

3. Diarrhea and abdominal pain: The combined effect of tannins and alcohol may disrupt the balance of normal intestinal flora, stimulate congestion and edema of the intestinal mucosa, accelerate intestinal motility, and lead to symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea, with stools often being watery.

4. Acid reflux and heartburn: Alcohol weakens the protective barrier of the gastric mucosa, and dried persimmons have a high sugar content, which easily promotes gastric acid secretion. The combined effect may trigger acid reflux and heartburn; individuals with pre-existing conditions such as gastritis or gastric ulcers may experience more severe symptoms.

5. Dizziness and fatigue: The alcohol in liquor must be metabolized by the liver, and digesting dried persimmons also consumes bodily energy. Consuming both together may increase metabolic load, causing some people to experience dizziness, limb weakness, and lethargy.

In daily diet, it is best to avoid consuming these two items together. If mild discomfort occurs after accidental consumption, it can be alleviated by drinking more water and resting, while paying attention to eating light, easily digestible foods.