Don't put ice directly on the burned area...Vegetables → Meat → All order intake
Oct 01, 2025
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It is a time when the whole family gathers for the first time in a long time, and laughs are full with hearty food, but it is easy to follow various diseases and accidents that harm health if you let your guard down.
The situations that are likely to occur during the Chuseok holiday and how to deal with them are summarized with the help of specialists.
◇ Stiff posture, pressure on the spinal disc and muscles
Driving for a long time or sitting on an airplane can cause musculoskeletal diseases.
In particular, a crooked posture, such as pulling your hips forward or putting weight on one side, puts more pressure on the spinal disc and causes tension in the surrounding muscles, which causes spinal fatigue syndrome.
It should also be noted that the muscles of the shoulders are clumped together, stiff, and aching 'Fascinal Pain Syndrome'. It is also often expressed as 'Dam has been heard', and if left unattended, it can develop into chronic pain.
Lee Dong-chan, director of the Neurosurgery Center at Mokdong Himchan Hospital, said "If the pain continues even after getting enough rest, we need to see if there is no problem with the musculoskeletal system.", he explained.
The prevention of these diseases is stretching.
Often, the neck, shoulders, and waist are turned in a circle to relieve tension. Hot packs and hot baths that promote blood circulation are also helpful. Sleeping or lying down all day because you feel stiff should be avoided as it increases fatigue.
◇It is dangerous to put ice directly on the burned area
Burning often occurs during holidays when hot oil and water are used a lot.
In the past, folk remedies were widely used to pour soju into burn spots to lower heat and disinfect them. However, this can worsen swelling and pain in the burn area.
If you get burned, it is better to cool down in lukewarm water (15-25℃) that flows for 20 to 30 minutes. Avoid using ice directly because it has the potential for vasoconstriction and tissue damage. If you have blisters, you shouldn't pop them on purpose. This is because it acts as a protective film against infection. If it bursts naturally, cover it lightly with disinfectant gauze to prevent infection. At this time, do not press the affected area hard. In severe cases, visit the emergency room and receive appropriate treatment.
◇'Vegetables → Meat → Jeon/Japchae' in order
A rich holiday meal is likely to lead to overeating.
When food intake increases than usual, the stomach expands rapidly and digestive enzyme secretion becomes unbalanced, causing indigestion, heartburn, and abdominal pain to occur easily.
In particular, people who usually suffer from gastritis or reflux esophagitis are more likely to worsen their symptoms. You need the habit of eating little by little rather than eating a large amount at once. The habit of lying down immediately after eating also aggravates gastric acid reflux, so you should refrain from doing so.
The order of food intake is also important.
If you eat vegetables such as bracken, spinach, and bellflower first, dietary fiber fills your stomach to prevent overeating.
It is then recommended to eat protein such as lean meat, fish, and tofu, and eat fatty foods such as jeon and japchae at the end.
Eating less songpyeon, dried persimmons, and fruits after meals helps prevent a sudden rise in blood sugar. Also, if you suddenly drink a large amount of alcohol, there is a risk of acute alcoholism, so you should be careful.
"Sometimes you drink soda when you can't digest it, but you should be careful because drinking it when you have a lot of gas in your esophagus or stomach can produce more gas," said Jeong Hae-eum, head of the gastroenterology department at Himchan General Hospital in Incheon.
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Be careful about swallowing accidents by children and the elderly.
If a child swallows small objects such as batteries, coins, and magnets, it can cause serious complications such as airway obstruction, gastrointestinal perforation, and addiction.
Even elderly people with weakened teeth and chewing power can easily enter the airways.
It is better to cut rice cakes, Korean sweets, and fruits in advance or remove seeds.
If it is caught in the neck, the Heimlich Act should be enforced first and help from 119.
The Heimlich method is a method in which the rescuer wraps his arms around the waist behind the patient's back, wraps his left fist with his right hand, and instantly pushes the solar plexus hard so that foreign substances come out. It is a method of repeating five times until foreign substances are discharged.
However, for infants under the age of 1, back tapping and chest compression are alternately performed instead of the Heimlich Act.
Lee Hyuk-ho, head of the emergency medicine department at Himchan General Hospital in Incheon, emphasized that `Since it is important to deal with the initial injury or illness due to an unexpected accident, knowing first aid can change the prognosis of treatment at the hospital.' He then advised "In preparation for emergencies, it is better to identify the location and contact information of hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies that are treated even during the holidays."
In the event of an emergency, medical institutions can be checked by calling the health and welfare counseling call center 129 or 119 or using the 'Emergency Medical Portal' homepage and 'Emergency Medical Information Provision' app.
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
