No one is immune to abdominal pain. They can happen to anyone. Nearly 40% of people in the world suffer from ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, colitis, gastritis and other similar ailments of the digestive tract.
There are many myths people believe about stomach aches. Now we will debunk the most common of them.
Myth: Eating spicy foods causes stomach ulcers
Fact: It is true that spicy foods aggravate existing ulcers, but they cannot cause new ones. The real cause of these wounds on the stomach lining is the bacterium Helicobacter Pylori. One in two people will encounter this bacteria at least once in their life, but only 10% of people develop ulcers.
Myth: Lifting heavy objects causes a hernia
Fact: The real culprit behind a so-called inguinal hernia is weak abdominal walls that allow part of the intestines to spill out when pressure is exerted. Women who have had a C-section are at greater risk of this problem.
Chronic cough, overweight, weakened abdominal muscles - all these conditions can lead to the appearance of a hernia more than lifting heavy.
Myth: Stopping Legumes Relieves Gas
Fact: Legumes are usually blamed for causing gas. This is so only when you overdo their amount. The more likely cause of gas is actually dairy.
Myth: Eat more fiber and drink plenty of water to relieve constipation
Fact: A high-fiber diet is sufficient to regulate proper excretion. You don't need to overdo it, because the large amount of fiber in the daily menu can lead to bloating and gas formation, stomach pain, intestinal irritation.
Myth: Only children suffer from celiac disease
Fact: This condition in which the sufferer is unable to process gluten is called celiac disease. It is most often diagnosed around the age of 45. It is easier to detect in children because they experience the symptoms of the condition very acutely, namely diarrhea, severe abdominal pain, irritability and stunting.
Celiac disease occurs most often in those suffering from diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, thyroid disease, pregnancy, viral infections, or severe emotional stress.
Myth: Nuts and grains lead to diverticulitis
Fact: Diverticulitis is small bulging areas of the lining of the small or large intestine. In the past, doctors thought that so-called diverticula were caused by the accumulation of hard, indigestible particles in the folds of the intestine.
For such particles are nuts, corn, cereals, especially whole grains, seeds.
A comprehensive study confirms that nuts actually reduce the risk of diverticulitis by up to 20%. A diet with a high fiber content contributes to good intestinal peristalsis and better cleaning of excess particles.
