How to deal with intestinal disturbances every summer

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That with the arrival of summer gastrointestinal problems increase is a fact that is repeated every year.

Diarrhea due to spoiled food, constipation due to poor hydration and changes in daily routine... in short,

or even cause us to end up in the emergency department of a hospital.

As in everything,

and for this reason I invite you to continue reading so that this summer your intestinal rhythm goes smoothly.

The constipation

In summer, and especially on vacation, our routine changes and that ends up leaving a mark on our intestines.

Such typical actions these days as organizing a trip with the family or preparing luggage can easily raise our stress level, which ends up altering bowel movements.

As a consequence, in most cases constipation will appear, although the opposite can also happen and end up with diarrhea.

If we add to these changes a

, or a decrease in physical activity, becoming part of that

is guaranteed.

If this happens, we will increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables with a high water and fiber content, and

.

We should go to the health center to ask for help if four days have passed without having a bowel movement and, of course, if abdominal pain or any other worrying symptom appears before the fourth day.

food poisoning

The increased temperatures and humidity of summer help food to grow pathogens such as bacteria and viruses.

We've all heard of

, but according to studies,

.

The usual thing is that gastroenteritis due to food infection, although very annoying, is not especially serious and

.

It is essential that food is always handled and stored in good condition, but even more so in summer and without breaking the essential cold chain, especially those that must be kept refrigerated.

traveler's diarrhea

As its name suggests, it affects people who travel to countries where the water or food have a high risk of not meeting the appropriate hygienic-sanitary conditions.

It is estimated that

, the most frequent cause being bacterial contamination.

The best way to prevent its appearance is by drinking only bottled water, eating cooked foods that are still hot, and choosing fruits that we can peel.

On the other hand,

or fountains, and raw vegetables.

The influence of hydration

With the arrival of high temperatures, health professionals always insist on the importance of maintaining adequate hydration, and not only to deal with heat stroke but also constipation.

If our body notices that it lacks water, it will try to make the most of what it has left and, among other things,

.

As a consequence of this, the feces dry and become hard, making it more difficult to evacuate.

Fruits, vegetables, cold soups... and of course water will be our best allies.

The digestion cut

It is popularly called digestion cut when a person becomes unconscious in the water after entering it abruptly after eating, but that has nothing to do with digestion, it is really a

.

It is true that digestion is a risk factor, but there is no direct relationship, so the digestion cut is not an intestinal alteration typical of summer.

Hydrocution , which is

this phenomenon is actually called, can also occur, for example, when drinking water that is too cold, regardless of whether or not we have a full stomach.

Be careful because if you lose consciousness when suffering a hydrocution and it happens in the water, there is a risk of drowning.

heavy digestions

On vacation we tend to lead a more disorderly life in terms of schedules and celebrations, and this can have an impact on our digestive system.

That hotel buffet where we want to try a little of everything, the summer parties where we often eat and drink more than we should... all that

can end up causing us to have Heavy digestion and stomach discomfort.

Without resorting to the use of drugs, replacing dessert with a piece of fruit such as pineapple or pear and

can help us relieve that heavy digestion.

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