On the first day back to work after the holiday, many people caught the so-called "holiday disease". Even before the long holiday was over, visits to hospitals for ailments such as cervical spondylosis, colds, gastrointestinal allergies, and circadian rhythm disorders had already increased. At the same time, beware of holiday syndrome.
Self-driving tours causing neck trouble
One of the author's colleagues drove his newly purchased car with his family on a self-driving tour in the south during the Golden Week holiday, playing from New Year's Day to the sixth day of the first lunar month. As soon as he started work today, he felt inexplicable dizziness and headache, and his arms had intermittent numbness. He immediately sought emergency care and was diagnosed by the doctor with a cervical spine problem that was compressing the nerves, causing the aforementioned symptoms.
For those who drive long distances, because they maintain a fixed posture for a long time, the muscles in their neck and waist are prone to fatigue. For some people who already have cervical spondylosis or lumbar diseases, this often exacerbates their condition. In addition, many people pass the time during trips by sleeping. When a person is asleep, the muscles around the neck relax, reducing the protection of the cervical spine. Combined with the jolts of the vehicle, it is easy to cause cervical dislocation, leading to headaches, dizziness, or hand numbness without an apparent cause.
Doctor's advice: If, after returning from a trip, the headache and dizziness do not subside after one or two days of rest and instead worsen, you should seek medical attention immediately to determine the cause and receive appropriate treatment. The prognosis is generally good.
Beauty can't withstand the cold
Xiaoli is a girl who loves beauty. During the Spring Festival, she visited relatives and friends, attended class reunions, and participated in evening banquets wearing a fashionable short skirt and thin sweater. Unexpectedly, spring did not arrive with the Spring Festival, and Xiaoli caught a severe cold. The doctor reminded her that while wearing new clothes to welcome the Spring Festival, she should also pay attention to keeping warm. During the holiday period, people's daily routines are disrupted, lowering their body's resistance and making them susceptible to catching colds and other illnesses.
Doctor's advice: After the holiday, pay attention to staying warm, drink plenty of water, follow regular eating and sleeping habits, and strive to improve your body's ability to resist disease.
Indulging in exotic delicacies causes gastrointestinal allergies
Ms. Li traveled to another place and ate her fill of local delicacies, satisfying her craving for fresh tastes. Unexpectedly, this triggered a tumultuous battle in her digestive system, resulting in both diarrhea and vomiting. She was diagnosed with "gastrointestinal allergy." The doctor reminded her that fatigue from travel, mental tension, and consuming too much seafood and meat that are difficult to digest can easily lead to gastrointestinal allergies.
Doctor's advice: Pay close attention to what foods tend to irritate your digestive system in daily life and avoid them. During trips, don't indulge in so-called wild animals and plants just for the sake of freshness. If you accidentally consume toxic wild plants, it won't just be a case of gastrointestinal allergy; it could potentially be fatal! Secondly, ensure drinking 6 to 8 cups of water every day to enhance digestive capacity. Try not to smoke, drink less alcohol, eat more light, fiber-rich foods.
Unlimited entertainment causes circadian rhythm disorder
Xiaozhang had a rich and colorful Spring Festival, busy all day with mahjong, karaoke, and online chatting until the early hours of the morning. Combined with his usual love for spicy hot pot, beer, and puffed snacks, just after the long holiday, he developed mouth ulcers, acne on his face, drowsiness, and lost his usual vigor. The doctor reminded everyone that after each long holiday, office workers are prone to circadian rhythm disorders. Symptoms include obvious feelings of gastrointestinal discomfort, dizziness, nausea, physical fatigue, and lack of concentration, leading to a series of psychological and physiological problems. The most noticeable point is insomnia at night and difficulty waking up in the morning, passing the day in a daze, lacking energy, and having difficulty concentrating at work. There has been a significant increase in cases of neurasthenia and allergies, with many people feeling mentally exhausted, depressed, anxious, and experiencing low work efficiency.
Doctor's advice: After a long holiday, working professionals need to quickly adjust their mindset and return to work mode, catch up on sleep, eat reasonably, and adjust their biological clock.