The dangers of “eat and sleep” behavior

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Normally, the digestive process of people starts digesting food in the mouth by breaking down carbohydrates into sugars. (digested by saliva) Protein is digested in the stomach. Then some of the digested food is sent to the small intestine. which will digest both carbohydrates (In the form of sugar), protein digestion and fat digestion. Nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine. (The process of digestion ends in the small intestine.) Food residues are sent to the colon and the remaining nutrients are absorbed from the small intestine.

The dangers of "eat and sleep" behavior

It takes about 2-3 hours for the body to finish the digestion process and the digestive system works well when we are in a sitting or standing position. Because every organ in the system is upright with the body. which will digest food by conveying it from top to bottom But whenever we finish eating and sleeping during the digestive system is still working endlessly. Instead, the organs are placed horizontally along the body. resulting in various problems Followed, which may be more dangerous than we thought. Tonkit360 will come to warn that the dangers are there.

1.     indigestion, flatulence

Immediate eating and sleeping habits cause the digestive system to work inefficiently. This is because the digestive system takes different amounts of time to digest each type of food. When the food is not completely digested, there will be residue. Then pile up and then react until gas in the stomach. Causes colic, distension, flatulence. When having flatulence, it will make us sleep uncomfortable. which can interfere with sleep efficiency

2.     Acid reflux

when we eat The body secretes gastric juice to digest the food we just ate. Imagine that your body normally digests food from top to bottom. But if we finished eating, we lay down and lie down. Instead, the organs are in a horizontal position, so the secreted gastric juice flows back up the esophagus. In some cases, it may go back up to the neck area. irritation Because gastric juice is acidic. causing a burning sensation in the middle of the chest Colic, distension, bitterness in the throat, sour-smelling belching which effusion that if this is what it is Yes, it can be easily treated. thus affecting daily life There is also a chance of developing esophageal cancer. or cerebrovascular disease

3.     Can’t sleep

It is a symptom that results from flatulence or gastroesophageal reflux disease. When we feel that the stomach is upset, indigestion or heartburn. It will inevitably cause stomach discomfort and discomfort, therefore disturbing sleep and waking up, which will cause us to not sleep fully or have insomnia. As a result, we do not get enough rest. Every system in the body will work turbulently accordingly. Then there will be other dangers. from getting less sleep

4.     Risk of Stroke or Esophageal Cancer

stroke It is a risky condition resulting from chronic GERD and dyspepsia. Because the process of digestion has a direct effect on blood pressure. blood sugar and cholesterol levels When the digestive system does not work as well as it should Absorption of nutrients will be a problem. and affect blood pressure and maintaining sugar and cholesterol levels affects the circulatory system

When the circulatory system has problems This makes it more difficult for the ทางเข้า ufabet blood to transport nutrients and oxygen throughout the body. There may be cerebral ischemia or lack of oxygen. Shortness of breath, palpitations, sleep apnea which is a warning sign of a stroke

esophageal cancer section It is a risky condition that results from acid reflux disease. If there is a chronic condition from the gastric juice flowing back to the esophagus Chronic irritation and inflammation If left for a long time There is a chance that it will become cancer of the esophagus.

5.     Obesity

As we all know, obesity is caused by taking in more energy from food than the body needs. At the same time there is also a lack of exercise. When the body does not draw energy to be used. Energy will be stored as fat. Especially people who like to eat foods that provide high energy. The body will accumulate more fat. Which eating and sleeping causes the body to hardly move at all The energy consumed is therefore not used. thus making it fatter It is also at risk of developing abdominal obesity.