Through heat
Gastrointestinal problems can also be caused by heat. Because the body tries to cool down at high temperatures through increased sweating, more fluid is removed from the intestinal contents.This can be compensated for by a sufficient intake of liquid. Normally, two liters of fluid per day are sufficient for an adult, but in hot weather it should be around three liters.
If this cannot be achieved, constipation will occur more often. Some also develop nausea caused by the heat. Again, the high loss of fluid through sweating is usually responsible, as the blood volume and also blood pressure can drop. As a result, a feeling of dizziness and nausea may occur.
Nutrition
The diet can often cause gastrointestinal problems due to an allergy or intolerance to certain ingredients. Lactose intolerance is certainly one of the typical causes. Here the necessary enzymes are missing, which normally process the components of the nutrition.
Instead, they are decomposed by bacteria and produce gases in the intestine, which can lead to flatulence and diarrhoea. Gluten intolerance also leads to gastrointestinal problems in the form of diarrhoea due to a loss of function of the intestinal mucosa. A food that is too fatty can also cause problems with digestion and in the meantime cause stomach cramps.
However, a healthy and balanced diet can also prevent gastrointestinal problems and provide relief in case of problems. In the case of diarrhoea, the loss of fluid and the salt balance can be normalized with salt sticks and a sugary drink and reduce the symptoms. In the case of gastrointestinal problems, the digestive organs should also be spared at first, which can work well with soups, porridge, rusks or bread without whole grains, for example.
Drugs
Taking a medicine can often mean “curse or blessing”. This is because, in addition to the desired effects, there are sometimes side effects that can cause gastrointestinal problems. In the first place there are the antibiotics to call, which do not always only kill the harmful, ill making bacteria, but also the good, desired bacteria, which populate the intestine and are indispensable for its function and independent defense against pathogens.
In this way, one can also promote the undesirable bacteria, such as Clostridium difficile, which then causes diarrhea. In addition, a number of other drugs cause gastrointestinal problems via different mechanisms. It is best to read the package insert carefully before taking the medicine or ask a pharmacist or doctor about it.
However, since you are also taking a drug to relieve gastrointestinal problems, they can also be a blessing. If, for example, you produce too much stomach acid and thus have problems, you can take stomach acid blockers for a certain period of time. However, you should not take them for too long, but consult a doctor before taking them, as stomach acid also provides a certain protection against pathogens that pass through the stomach. Further medication that can lead to an improvement of the problem can be obtained from a doctor or pharmacy.
