The end of the year is usually accompanied by mouth-watering dishes, combinations of flavors and sleepless nights. According to colon and proctologist Allen Amaro, this combo becomes a real test for the intestines. Adding excess meat, fried foods, sausages, fatty dishes, sweets and soft drinks slows down the digestion process and increases fermentation, which leads to gas, bloating, abdominal pain and a feeling of heaviness in the abdomen.
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“For some people, excess fat and sugar irritate the intestinal mucosa and speed up transit, leading to diarrhea,” the doctor says. According to her, in other cases, low fiber intake combined with high intake of meat and refined flour has the opposite effect: the intestines become more constricted and the discomfort lasts longer.
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The role of alcohol in discomfort
Alcoholic beverages are an aggravating factor. “It irritates the stomach and intestines and promotes dehydration, which dries out the stool and makes constipation and hangovers worse the next day.”
At the end of the year, alcohol still comes in as an added factor, irritating the stomach and intestines and contributing to dehydration.
Dinner night strategies
There’s no point sitting at the table “hungry,” explains Aline Amaro. The ideal solution is to eat snacks throughout the day, chew them slowly and prepare a balanced dish that combines salads, vegetables and fruits with traditional recipes. Alternating glasses of alcoholic beverages with water also helps protect the body and keep the intestines working better.
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Recover in the following days
To help the body regain its health, the specialist emphasizes that it is useful to focus on foods rich in fiber – fruits, vegetables, and whole grains – and natural sources of beneficial bacteria, such as yogurt and other fermented foods, which help restore intestinal bacteria.
When to ask for help
If the symptoms are severe, signs such as blood in the stool appear or the pain does not improve, Aline Amaro warns: It may not be just an exaggeration at the end of the year. In these cases, it is important to seek medical evaluation to rule out other problems.