After has been a long while for many of us Malaysians to stay safe at home because of the COVID-19 Pandemic, it is definitely a great time to go travel to a lot of amazing places with beloved family members and also friends just to have some great times with them. People would surely be on the moon to go spend their time happily doing activities and also to get the chance to eat a lot of delicious new foods at other places which their own place does not provide.
Despite all the joy and excitement that they have, everyone needs to always be careful and take care of their own self before anything bad could happen to them. If not, they are the ones who have to pay the bad consequences for their action. That is what actually happened towards a particular man in a video that went viral all over the TikTok app.
@wana_gulamFirst time tahu penyakit ni, kena pula dekat suami 😩. #chika♬ suara asli – Zerz`SoftBoy🤺
According to the video that stated, all the family members are enjoying themselves going on a vacation together. Then, they also enjoyed a lot of mouth-watering foods as they are traveling. Unfortunately, one of the members of the group which is the husband of the woman who posted the video got ‘chika’. Looking at the comments section, it is understood that ‘chika’ is actually a type of discomfort that people can feel in their stomachs due to excessive eating.
Worry not because there are actually so many simple methods that can be done to make the discomfort feel at ease. According to hellodoktor, these are 9 simple methods that you can actually do to prevent ‘chika’ from getting worse.
1) Drink A Lot Of Water
Drink at least a glass of water. Among the types of drinks that can be taken are plain water, fruit juice, or any flavored soup. This is because the salt in drinks like this helps to slow down the loss of fluid in the body and sugar helps the body to absorb the salt content.
2) Eat Small Portion Of Meals
When you eat food in excessive quantities, it will stimulate the gastrointestinal tract to be more active. If this condition occurs, it will worsen the condition you are experiencing. Therefore, you can try to eat smaller meals after this. It helps your stomach to process food more easily.
3) Avoid Drinks That Are Too Hot Or Too Cold
If you want to consume any beverages, avoid drinking beverages with temperatures that are too hot or too cold. Drink beverages at room temperature or slightly warm. Beverages that are too hot or cold will only add to the feeling of nausea or vomiting.
4) Avoid Fried Foods
If you want to eat meat, fish, or even chicken, it is better if you cook it by grilling or boiling method. Avoid frying because fried foods will only make things worse.
5) Do Not Drink Caffeinated Or Alcoholic Beverages
Did you know that drinks that contain caffeine or alcohol will only worsen your condition? This is because caffeine and alcohol can irritate the digestive tract in your body.
6) Eat Foods Rich In Probiotics
Probiotics are a source of good bacteria that play an important role in the digestive tract of the human body. It works to create a healthy gut for the body.
7) BRAT Food
BRAT foods are a type of low-fiber food that can help harden your stools. BRAT’s food is bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast.
8) Eat When You Are Hungry
Never force your body to eat when the stomach is not hungry. This is because it will only worsen your condition. Eat only according to your body’s needs and do not overeat.
3) Do Not Eat Fruits Or Vegetables That Can Cause Bloating
There are several types of fruits and even vegetables that can increase the amount of intestinal gas. If the intestinal gas increases, the discomfort feeling will only get worse. Among the foods that can cause bloating are prunes, berries, legumes, peas, broccoli, corn, and green leafy vegetables.
Sources: TikTok wana_gulam, hellodoktor.