How to rescue someone who eats persimmons and sweet potatoes

Eating persimmons and sweet potatoes generally does not require special treatment, but if gastrointestinal discomfort occurs, one can adjust their diet appropriately or seek medical attention. Eating persimmons and sweet potatoes together may cause bloating due to the reaction between tannic acid and starch, but serious adverse reactions are rare under modern dietary conditions. Persimmons are rich in tannic acid, while sweet potatoes contain a large amount of starch and dietary fiber. When both are consumed simultaneously, tannic acid may combine with starch to affect digestion and absorption efficiency, and some individuals with weaker digestive function may experience feelings of fullness or mild abdominal pain. This situation can be alleviated by stopping eating, drinking moderate warm water and gently massaging the abdomen. The subsequent selection of easily digestible rice porridge, noodles and other foods will help the gastrointestinal recovery.

A small number of patients with sensitive constitution or gastrointestinal diseases may experience obvious abdominal pain and nausea symptoms, which are related to insufficient secretion of digestive enzymes or sensitivity of gastrointestinal mucosa in individuals. If the symptoms persist for more than two hours or are accompanied by vomiting or diarrhea, it is necessary to consider whether there is acute gastroenteritis or other organic diseases, and seek medical attention promptly for investigation. Diabetes patients also need to be alert to the blood sugar fluctuations caused by excessive consumption of sweet potatoes.

It is recommended to consume high tannic acid and high starch foods every two hours in daily diet. For those with poor gastrointestinal function, they can choose peeled persimmons or ripe sweet potatoes to reduce irritation. After experiencing discomfort, one should maintain a light diet, avoid greasy and spicy foods that increase the burden, and supplement electrolyte solutions appropriately to prevent dehydration. Patients with long-term digestive problems need to undergo comprehensive gastrointestinal endoscopy to rule out underlying diseases such as chronic gastritis.