Gastric Problems Increase During Festivals Due to Dietary Imbalance, Experts Advise Caution
Summary
Gastric problems often worsen during Dashain because people overeat oily, spicy, and masala-rich foods. Experts advise fixed meal times, balanced portions, and avoiding junk food, heavy meats, and strong tea on an empty stomach.
Key Points
- Gastric symptoms such as stomach pain, burning, burping, and loss of appetite often increase during Dashain due to dietary imbalance.
- Senior gastroenterologist and hepatologist Prof. Dr. Rishikant Aryal says common causes include oily and spicy foods, irregular eating, H. pylori infection, stress, and excessive painkiller use.
- Patients are advised to eat in moderation, avoid heavy fried and fatty foods, drink water at proper times, and stay upright after meals.
- Frequent or recurring stomach pain should not be self-treated with painkillers and should be checked by a gastroenterologist with tests such as endoscopy and stool analysis.
