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World IBS Day: How Ultra-Socied Foods and Summer heat can make it worse
Experts shared how ultra-processed foods and heat heat intestinal microbyota, by changing inflammation and triggering digestive issues such as constipation, diarrhea and pain, spoils the symptoms of IBS.

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World irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) Day: IBS affects millions of people globally and is often marked by changes in stomach pain, swelling, and bowel habits such as diarrhea, or constipation. While the accurate cause remains elusive, experts agree that it includes a complex difference of intestinal sensitivity, converted microbyota and environmental factors. On World IBS Day, experts are low-covered but impressive triggers on a spotlight-that is, ultra-processed foods and seasonal changes, especially heat heat.
IBS is not just a functional intestinal disorder; It has biological underpinings, one of which is quite changed intestinal microbiome. Dr, Advisor in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Manipal Hospital. According to Srikanth KP, intestinal mucosa in IBS patients becomes unusually sensitive to various stimuli. “One of the major features of the IBS is a converted intestinal microbiom, and ultra-produced foods can increase it further,” they explain.
Dr. Srikanth explains that ultra-prosely foods-classified as Nova category 4-often refined wheat flour (maida) and industrial protector. These elements are not naturally present in whole foods and can trigger irritation in the sensitive intestine lining of IBS victims.
“Such foods spoiled the symptoms by contributing to the intestine and even more harmful bacterial environment,” they say. He also states that sophisticated wheat flour is rich in pomaps – firmantable carbohydrates that are not well absorbed in the intestine, thus increase mucosal irritation and digestive crisis. Dr. Srikanth’s advice is that individuals with IBS clarify ultra-processed food as a main part of symptoms management.
But the diet is not the only external factor in playing – uneven variations can also greatly affect IBS symptoms. Medical Gastroenterologist of KMC Hospital, Mangalore, Dr. Anurag Shetty states that in summer, in particular, IBS can stir a series of trigger.
“We lose lots of fluids in summer due to sweat, and this dehydration can make constipation worse,” they say. Physical inactivity, often more common during warm months can also slow down intestinal dynamics, which may lead to further discomfort.
Dr. Shetty indicates a seasonal growth in podmap-rich foods during summer-splots such as ulmage, mangoes and berries, as well as increase in consumption of cool drinks and fruit juices-as a case. “They can increase symptoms such as diarrhea and abdominal pain,” they say. In addition, gastrointestinal infections are more prevalent in summer, and such episodes can disrupt intestinal microbyota, sometimes trigger new cases of IBS or deteriorate existing symptoms.
The heat can only play a more direct role. “Excessive heat can increase physical stress on the body, and stress is a well -written trigger for IBS,” Dr. Shetty says. Some studies also suggest that individuals with IBS can be susceptible to heat, which can increase abdominal pain during the warm months.
To navigate the summer months with low IBS provoking, Dr. Shetty recommends maintaining adequate hydration, staying out of excessive heat and being cautious with dietary options-especially when it comes to high-pompous foods and sugars beverages.
Ultimately, the management of IBS involves wide understanding of one’s diet and environmental trigger. Whether it is at your plate or outside temperature, being conscious of these factors can keep your intestine calm and set a long way to your symptoms.
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