The journalist spoke of the importance of knowing the symbol so that people with hidden disabilities, like him, have respected needs
Summary
Evaristo Costa, with diagnosis of Crohn’s disease, highlighted the relevance of the sunflower cordon, a symbol that identifies people with hidden disabilities, to avoid spoiled and guarantee respect for their needs.
Diagnosed with Crohn’s disease since 2021, the 48 -year -old journalist Evaristo Costa has given greater visibility to the condition. This week, he spoke of the importance of the sunflower cord, an accessory that should be used by people with hidden deficiencies to have their respected needs.
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What is Crohn’s disease?
Crohn’s disease is a serious gastrointestinal syndrome that affects the walls of unknown origin. According to the Brazilian association of ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease (ABCD), the disease mainly affects the lower part of the small intestine and the large -sized (colon) intestine.
“There is no specific cause, nor a bacterial infection, it is an immunogenic and immunogenic disease. It is like a process of car -inflammation”, explains dr. Henrique Perobelli, a doctor of digestive surgeon and coloprocologist.
The process of car -inflammation can cause a series of complications in the body, such as abdominal pain, weight loss, weight loss and more serious symptoms such as intestinal bleeding.
Last year, Evaristo Costa told a podcast lost 22 kg in just over three weeks due to Crohn’s disease.
Also according to dr. Perobelli, food care is one of the main requirements for those who face Crohn’s disease.
“The diet, in particular of biological and healthy origin, is the main recommendation for patients who have Crohn’s disease. Transformed and ultra -elaborate foods, inorganic foods, fast food, meat and animal proteins are not recommended for such patients,” says the doctor.
Other activities can also alleviate symptoms:
- Practice physical activities;
- Avoid on the basis of diets or advice on the treatments found on the internet;
- Check the weight;
- Identify foods that are not good and avoid the ingestion of them;
- Avoid stressful situations or strong emotional shaking;
- Follow the guidelines of specialized professionals (nutritionists, doctors, etc.).
What is the sunflower cord used by Evaristo Costa?
The journalist told his social networks that he started using the sunflower cable, the object whose function is to identify those who have hidden deficiencies, that is, that they are not visible to the naked eye. “When you look at it, you don’t know that it needs particular attention, differentiated care,” explained Evaristo.
In Brazil, the use of the cable was planned as optional by the law since 2023, when it was included in the statute of people with disabilities.
“The use of the sunflower cable translates and indicates which challenges and barriers someone can face daily in different places and which may need further support, understanding or simply more time. In short, it provides greater understanding and respect”, summarizes the creative entity of the accessory.
Evaristo has mentioned examples of conditions that are also part of this category, such as deafness, epilepsy, diabetes and multiple sclerosis. Since people do not know their needs, he experienced embarrassing situations during the crises of Crohn’s disease, which causes abdominal pain, colic, nausea, vomiting and even tiredness. “The most embarrassing is diarrhea. It is almost involuntary,” he said.
“It won’t go once, twice in the bathroom. Yes, go 20, 30, 40 times. I ran to the plane’s bathroom and I had a line and I couldn’t go on. Huge embarrassment, I don’t have to say what happened,” he said.
Another episode narrated by Evaristo occurred in a restaurant. “The security guard came later and said I couldn’t use the bathroom, only if I consumed. I asked:” Can I first use the bathroom and then consume? “He said in this way,” no, first you have to consume, “he said.
“Nobody needs to use this cable to guarantee your rights, it is optional use. But it helps to communicate quickly. […] When you see someone with this cord, now you already know what it means, “concluded Evaristo.
Source: Terra
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