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Uncle Wang stood at the door of the clinic, clutching the physical examination report in his hand, and the beads of sweat on his forehead kept dripping down. The doctor's words just now echoed in his mind: "Mr. Wang, your liver function indicators are seriously abnormal, and you may have developed into cirrhosis. What do you usually eat?"
Uncle Wang felt his throat tight, and he wanted to speak but couldn't. He had in his mind scenes of every night for two years — a plate of fragrant peanuts, a cold bottle of beer, and his favorite variety show on TV. Is there anything wrong with this kind of life?
However, standing in the corridor of the hospital at this moment, 52-year-old Uncle Wang felt real fear for the first time. He couldn't help but wonder, how did it all start?
Two years ago, Uncle Wang was a project manager at a construction company. The work pressure is high, there is a lot of socializing, and some small problems in the body have begun to appear. One night, on a whim, he bought some peanuts and beer and went home. That night, he felt very comfortable, as if he had found a new joy in life.
Since then, every day when he comes home from work, Uncle Wang will prepare a plate of peanuts with a bottle or two of beer. He felt that this was both decompressing and enjoyable, and slowly, this became a habit that he couldn't shake.
His wife, Aunt Li, once advised him: "Lao Wang, you are this age, drink less bars." Eating peanuts and drinking wine every day is not good for your health. "
Uncle Wang always laughed: "Oh, I don't drink a lot, just one or two bottles of beer." Besides, peanuts are nutritious, rich in protein, and can also lower blood lipids. "
And just like that, two years passed. Uncle Wang felt that his life was quite nourishing until this physical examination.
The doctor looked at the examination report and looked serious: "Mr. Wang, your alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) are both significantly elevated, and the γ-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) is several times higher than the normal value. These are typical manifestations of impaired liver function. "
Uncle Wang was confused: "Doctor, can you speak in layman's terms?" What the hell am I going on?"
"In simple terms, your liver has been severely damaged," the doctor explains. Long-term excessive alcohol consumption is one of the main causes of liver damage. Alcohol can directly damage liver cells, causing fatty liver, hepatitis, and in severe cases, liver cirrhosis and even liver cancer. "
Uncle Wang said in surprise: "But I only drink one or two bottles of beer every day, is this too much?"
The doctor shook his head: "Many people have this misunderstanding. In fact, for men, drinking more than 25 grams of pure alcohol per day is considered excessive drinking. A 330ml bottle of beer contains about 13 grams of pure alcohol, and if you drink one or two bottles a day, you really exceed the limit in the long run. "
Uncle Wang thoughtfully: "What about peanuts?" I've heard that peanuts are very nutritious. "
"Peanuts are really nutritious, with high-quality protein, unsaturated fatty acids and vitamins," the doctor explains. Eating in moderation is good for health. However, peanuts are higher in calories and can be easily consumed in excess. If you eat a lot of peanuts every day, combined with alcohol consumption, it is easy to lead to excess calories and increase the burden on your liver. "
After listening to this, Uncle Wang couldn't help but fall into deep thought. He recalled that in the past two years, his weight had indeed increased a lot, and his waistline had become significantly thicker. What turned out to be a seemingly healthy habit can have such serious consequences.
The doctor continued, "In addition to liver function problems, your blood lipids and blood sugar levels are also somewhat high. This may be related to a long-term high-calorie diet. I recommend that you immediately adjust your eating habits, stop drinking alcohol or at least drastically reduce the amount of alcohol you drink, and control your intake of high-fat foods such as peanuts. At the same time, increase exercise and maintain a healthy lifestyle. "
After listening to the doctor's advice, Uncle Wang had mixed feelings in his heart. He remembered the physical warning signs that he had overlooked: bloating, indigestion, and sometimes inexplicable tiredness. It turns out that these are all distress signals from the body!
Walking out of the hospital, Uncle Wang decided to completely change his lifestyle. He first poured out all the alcohol in the house, and then discussed with his wife a new diet plan.
The first few days of abstinence from alcohol were not easy. Uncle Wang often felt irritable and couldn't sleep well at night. But he gritted his teeth and persevered. Slowly, he found that his mental state began to improve and the quality of his sleep improved.
In order to regulate his mood, Uncle Wang began to try new hobbies. He signed up for a community-organized Tai Chi class and practiced with a group of "old buddies" every morning. Slowly, he felt the joy and vitality that sports bring.
In terms of diet, Uncle Wang has also made great changes. He began to learn about nutrition and the importance of a balanced diet. Dinner is no longer a simple appetizer, but has become a vegetable salad, whole grain rice, and a small amount of lean meat. Peanuts, although not completely weaned, have gone from being the protagonist of the day to the occasional snack.
Three months later, Uncle Wang went to the hospital again for a follow-up. When the doctor told him that there had been a significant improvement in liver function, he was so excited that he almost jumped.
"Mr. Wang, your perseverance is truly admirable!" "But remember, it's a lifelong thing to do to develop a healthy lifestyle." I hope you can keep it up. "
Uncle Wang nodded solemnly: "Doctor, thank you for the reminder." This experience taught me the importance of health. In the future, I will definitely cherish my body and never do the stupid thing of 'hurting my body with alcohol' again." "
Walking out of the hospital, the sun warmly sprinkled on Uncle Wang's face. He took a deep breath and felt the energy of his new life. He remembered his friends who were still "peanuts with beer" and decided to share his experience with them, hoping to arouse more people's attention to health.
When he got home, Uncle Wang sat down in front of the computer and began to write his own story. He believes that by sharing his own experiences, he may be able to help more people avoid the same detours.
At the end of the writing, Uncle Wang remembered a sentence: "Health is 1, and everything else is 0 in the back." Without 1s, there is no point in having more zeros. He sincerely sighed that if it weren't for this "frightening moment", he might continue to live in a daze until his body completely collapsed.
Now Uncle Wang gets up early every day to exercise, eats regularly, and has a normal work and rest. Although life is less "lucky", he feels that he has something more precious - a healthy body and a positive attitude towards life.
This story teaches us that seemingly innocuous little habits in life can have serious health effects over time. It's never too late to notice and change. A healthy lifestyle is not only about prolonging life, but also about improving the quality of life and making our lives better and more fulfilling.
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