What should people with stomach problems avoid eating?
Disease description:
My girlfriend has always had stomach problems and cannot eat many things. I have never really understood them well before. I would like to ask, what foods should people with stomach problems avoid eating?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
People with stomach diseases should try to avoid or limit the intake of the following foods and beverages:
1. Spicy foods: Such as chili peppers, pepper, etc., these foods can irritate the gastric mucosa and worsen stomach discomfort.
2. High-fat foods: Fried foods, fatty meats, cream, and other high-fat foods are difficult to digest and can increase the burden on the stomach, potentially leading to excessive gastric acid secretion.
3. Acidic foods: Such as citrus fruits, tomatoes, and tomato-based products, which may stimulate gastric acid secretion and irritate the gastric mucosa.
4. Coffee and caffeinated beverages: Caffeine can stimulate gastric acid secretion, which may exacerbate symptoms in individuals with stomach diseases.
5. Alcohol: Alcohol not only directly irritates the gastric mucosa but also affects normal stomach function, which is detrimental for patients with gastric conditions.
6. Carbonated beverages: The carbon dioxide gas in these beverages can cause a feeling of bloating in the stomach and may worsen gastric discomfort.
7. Raw and cold foods: Cold foods or beverages can irritate the gastric mucosa and interfere with normal digestive function.
Individuals with stomach diseases should choose bland, easily digestible foods and maintain regular eating habits to promote recovery.
