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Functional Dyspepsia
Functional Dyspepsia

Q. Is prolonged fasting bad for your stomach?

A.

Moderate fasting (4-5 hours) is beneficial for gastrointestinal rest, but excessive fasting (8 hours or more) can lead to stomach wall damage due to hyperacidity.

📝 Detailed Answer

위는 항상 위산을 분비하므로, 너무 오래 비어있으면 위벽을 자극합니다.

  • 적정 공복: 4-5시간 (위장 휴식 및 재생)
  • 과도한 공복: 8시간 이상 (위산이 위벽 공격)
  • 증상: 속쓰림, 명치 통증, 구역감
💡 간식 타이밍

공복이 6시간 이상 예상되면 바나나, 견과류 같은 가벼운 간식으로 위를 보호하세요.

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Dr. Yeonseung Choe

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Dr. Yeonseung Choe

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