👨‍⚕️Dr. Boss 的一般外科衛教室。食道迷思 ① 只有老人會有食道問題？

👨‍⚕️Dr. Boss 的一般外科衛教室 👨‍⚕️Dr. Boss’s General Surgery Health Classroom 食道迷思 ① | Esophagus Myth #1 只有老人會有食道問題？ Only elderly people have esophageal problems? 很多人認為食道疾病只會發生在年紀大的人身上，但其實並不是這樣。 Many people believe esophageal diseases only occur in older adults, but that is not entirely true. 現代生活節奏快，年輕族群若經常熬夜、飲食不規律或壓力過大，也可能出現胃食道逆流或食道不適。 With modern fast-paced lifestyles, younger people who stay up late, eat irregularly, or experience high stress may also develop acid reflux or esophageal discomfort. 長期忽略症狀，可能導致食道發炎或其他問題。 Ignoring symptoms for a long time may lead to esophageal inflammation or other issues. --- 常見原因 | Common Causes 1️⃣ 飲食不規律 暴飲暴食或長時間空腹，可能增加胃酸逆流的機會。 Irregular eating habits such as overeating or long fasting periods may increase acid reflux. 2️⃣ 壓力與作息不正常 長期壓力或熬夜可能影響消化系統運作。 Chronic stress and lack of sleep may affect digestive system function. 3️⃣ 刺激性食物 辛辣、油炸或過多咖啡因可能刺激食道。 Spicy food, fried food, and excessive caffeine may irritate the esophagus. --- 💡日常觀察 | Daily Awareness 如果經常出現以下症狀，建議留意食道健康： 胸口灼熱 吞嚥不適 喉嚨有異物感 If you frequently experience these symptoms, pay attention to esophageal health: Heartburn Discomfort while swallowing Sensation of something stuck in the throat --- 考拉問問題 | Koala Asks Q：考拉問：年輕人也會有胃食道逆流嗎？ Q: Koala asks: Can young people develop acid reflux? A：Dr. Boss： 會的。現代人作息不規律、飲食刺激性高，年輕族群出現胃食道逆流的比例其實逐漸增加。 Yes. Irregular lifestyles and stimulating diets are increasing the rate of acid reflux among younger people.