Summer doesn't just bring fun and joy. Although it is one of the times when people are happiest about the holidays, sometimes not everything is happiness.
The high temperatures of this season increase the appearance of bacteria, causing frequent intestinal problems if we do not take the proper precautions.
Causes of intestinal problems
During the summer we tend to neglect our diet, falling into excesses of junk food and unhealthy food. It is important to avoid intestinal problems that can ruin our holidays and try to eat as healthy and light as possible.
Among the reasons why intestinal problems are frequent during this time, is that because food is easily spoiled because of the heat. Extreme precautions must be taken so that they are in the refrigerator at all times.
Some intestinal problems that we can find
Hepatitis A
It is an infectious disease It can be transmitted by eating contaminated food or being in an unsanitary place. It usually appears months after being acquired and lasts for 1-2 weeks. There is no established cure yet, but it is recommended maintain rest and a diet without fat, in this way the disease will be naturally expelled from our body through the feces.
Hemolytic uremic syndrome
This syndrome is caused by the ingestion of undercooked food, especially meats. It is advisable that the cooking point, especially at this time, is sufficient to avoid ingesting live microorganisms through food.
Diarrhea
This disorder is the most frequent during the holidays, caused due to poor diet, and even taking antibiotics due to an infection, both very common factors during this time of year. It usually lasts 2 to 4 days.
Unknown foods
You have to be especially careful with vacations in places or countries that use foods to which our body is not accustomed, or an excess of seasoning, etc. If intestinal problems arise, our enjoyment in those different cultures will be over.
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