Changes in the weather have a direct effect on the health of a person. It is seen that people often complain of problems related to the digestive system like constipation, indigestion, bloating, acidity, etc. during the summer. It is possible that you also often have to face such problems during the summer season. Generally, when such problems occur, people turn to various medicines or home remedies.
But have you ever wondered why problems related to the digestive system occur again and again during the summer season? Many reasons can be responsible for this. So, today in this article, Dietician RituPuri of ESIC Hospital, Central Government Hospital is telling you about some of the reasons behind digestion problems during summer-
Being dehydrated
The chances of the body getting dehydrated increase manifold during summers. There is a lot of sweating in this season, due to which the body loses water. In such a situation, when the body is dehydrated, it also affects the digestive system. This can cause constipation and other digestive problems to the person. Therefore, pay special attention to your water intake in this season.
Disease caused by bacteria
Bacteria grow very fast in warm weather. Due to this, the risk of food-related diseases increases significantly. In this season, when you consume contaminated food, it can cause problems ranging from diarrhoea to stomach cramps. You shouldn't keep food outside or open for a long time in this weather.
Excessive consumption of cold drinks
The consumption of cold drinks increases manifold in the summer season. In this season one feels thirsty again and again and people want to drink something cold other than water. In such a situation, they consume cold drinks. But consuming too many cold drinks hurts the body. Even this affects the process of the digestive system. Due to this, digestion becomes slow and the person has trouble.
Tension
During summers, when the mercury rises too high, a heatwave can cause stress in the body. This heatwave and stress affect your digestive system as well. So, always try to drink enough water to control your body temperature and avoid going out in the hot sun.
Loss of appetite
It is seen that people feel less hungry during summer. In such a situation, the eating pattern also gets spoiled. Because of this people often eat very little or skip meals. Due to this, the person does not get enough nutrition and this can cause digestive problems.
Outside food
During the summer holidays, people often like to roam and eat outside food. But often eating too much oily, fried food or eating out frequently can also affect the digestive system.
