The Dangers of Eating on an Empty Stomach Introduction: Mr. Wu skips breakfast but experienced severe abdominal pain after eating one day. The doctor prescribed medication and advised him to be mindful of his diet. 1. The Concept of an Empty Stomach: An empty stomach can mean different things, but in medicine, it refers to not eating for more than 10 hours after the last meal.
2. Effects of Eating on an Empty Stomach: Eating on an empty stomach leads to faster digestion and absorption due to high stomach acid levels. This can be problematic if we consume irritating foods.
3. Myths and Facts: a. Bananas: Eating bananas on an empty stomach does not burden the kidneys or cause diarrhea.
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