Not Medical Advice: According to a research, heat waves may alter bacterial growth and produce stress on the body, which could trigger a flare-up of digestive symptoms.
A study conducted in 2013 suggest that flare-ups of inflammatory bowel disease and "stomach bugs" may be more common during and immediately after heat waves.
Swiss researchers looked at five years of records from one hospital and found more admissions related to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) during long stretches of hot days.
The study "shows clearly that climate change might have serious effects on human health that have not been understood until now. Find out more at NewsMax.
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Also check out these 9 Tips for Smooth Digestion at WebMD.