The story of a Vietnamese woman in her 50s who was diagnosed with intestinal obstruction after overeating persimmon and having food debris stuck in her intestines has been revealed.

 

According to the Vietnamese media Zadin Dot Vietnam on the 20th, Vietnamese woman A (59) suddenly experienced gas buildup and pain in her abdomen. She developed a fever, nausea, and vomiting, and visited Ninh Binh General Hospital. As a result of the examination, Ms. A was diagnosed with 'intestinal obstruction' caused by food debris. Intestinal obstruction refers to a partial or complete blockage of the small or large intestine due to various factors, preventing the smooth passage of intestinal contents.

 

The attending doctor said, "Mr. A's overconsumption three days ago was the cause," and explained, "Eating foods high in fiber and tannins such as persimmons, figs, and bamboo shoots causes the fiber and tannins in the food to stick to stomach acid, forming food debris, which then leads to intestinal blockage." Tannins are a type of polyphenol, an antioxidant substance, that produces a bitter taste when consumed. Mr. A underwent surgery to unblock the affected area and was discharged six days later.

Intestinal obstruction is a condition where the intestine is blocked. It occurs when the motility of the intestine is paralyzed or blocked by foreign substances. Gas, stool, and food debris accumulate in the intestine, leading to symptoms such as ▲abdominal pain ▲abdominal distension ▲nausea ▲vomiting. In particular, tannin, which has a bitter taste, binds with stomach acid and digestive proteins in the gastrointestinal tract, forming food debris. Foods containing tannin include ▲persimmons ▲chestnuts ▲acorns ▲tea ▲pomegranates.

 

When the intestine is blocked, food, digestive juices, and stool cannot pass and become stagnant, causing abdominal pain. Severe abdominal pain is accompanied by bloating, vomiting, and chills. The contents of the intestine cannot pass through, and only small amounts of water move, preventing bowel movements. Additionally, insufficient absorption of fluids and electrolytes leads to a decrease in blood volume. This can result in hypotension or shock due to dehydration. In severe cases, intestinal perforation may occur.

 

Intestinal obstruction is broadly divided into mechanical obstruction and functional obstruction. Mechanical obstruction occurs when the intestine is physically blocked, while functional obstruction occurs when intestinal motility is impaired. If the obstruction is not severe, similar to functional obstruction, treatment involves light exercise such as walking and medications that promote intestinal motility. If symptoms do not improve or if it is a mechanical obstruction, surgery is performed to remove the blocked section of the intestine. If the cause is an intestinal disease such as a tumor, treating the underlying condition takes priority.

 

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Wow, we really have to be careful with figs~

My aunt also ate figs during Chuseok.

I got sick.

You have been hospitalized.