Drinking ice water is not recommended for colds, as it may irritate the gastrointestinal tract and throat and cause discomfort. 1. Stimulate the gastrointestinal tract. Because people in the cold, gastrointestinal function is weak, often accompanied by nausea, loss of appetite and other gastrointestinal symptoms, and even some patients may also appear diarrhea, abdominal pain and other symptoms of discomfort. If you drink ice water, it may stimulate the gastrointestinal tract and aggravate the discomfort. 2. Stimulate the throat. Cough, cough, phlegm, sore throat and other symptoms during a cold, if you drink ice water, may stimulate the throat, aggravate the discomfort, is not conducive to recovery. Therefore, during the cold, try to drink warm water, and light diet, pay more attention to rest, avoid staying up late, appropriate exercise, if the condition is serious, should seek medical attention.