{
  "id": 427597,
  "title": "UAE summer gut health: How extreme heat can trigger bloating, acidity and food poisoning",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/uae-summer-gut-health-how-extreme-heat-can-trigger-bloating-acidity",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-10T02:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-summer-gut-health-how-extreme-heat-can-trigger-bloating-acidity-and-food-poisoning-1.500635679"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The sweltering summer heat can wreak havoc on the digestive system, causing bloating, acidity, constipation, and indigestion. Dr. Nourshan Janoudi, a specialist gastroenterologist, explains that while extreme heat does not directly cause these issues, dehydration, altered appetite, and intensified sweating can impact the proper functioning of the digestive system.\n\nTo prevent summer digestive complaints, Dr. Janoudi recommends staying well-hydrated, consuming regular, balanced meals, and avoiding heavy or greasy foods that may cause discomfort. Paying attention to how one's body reacts to changes in heat and diet can significantly contribute to maintaining digestive comfort.\n\nDehydration, a common issue during hot weather, can slow down digestion, leading to symptoms such as bloating, cramping, reflux, and constipation. The body's reduced fluid availability affects several stages of digestion, from saliva production to stool softening in the colon.\n\nHeat also exacerbates food poisoning risks, as bacteria multiply rapidly in warm temperatures, particularly when food is not stored, handled, or cooked properly. Food left at room temperature for extended periods becomes unsafe, heightening the risk of stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.\n\nTo ensure food safety during summer picnics, road trips, and outdoor activities, it is crucial to keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold. Food should be refrigerated promptly, and proper hand hygiene, utensil cleanliness, and food preparation practices should be observed. When grilling, a food thermometer helps determine whether meat is adequately cooked to avoid potential foodborne illnesses.",
  "summary": "Summertime sadness is a thing, and your gut could be singing it. As temperatures soar, your body loses more fluid through sweat, while changes in appetite, sleep and daily routines can throw your eating habits off balance. The result: A digestive system that can suddenly feel anything but settled. Cue bloating, constipation, acidity and indigestion, common complaints that can become more…",
  "key_points": [
    "Extreme heat can cause bloating, acidity, constipation, and indigestion.",
    "Dehydration slows digestion, leading to bloating, cramping, reflux, and constipation.",
    "Food poisoning risks increase as bacteria multiply rapidly in warm temperatures."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Rising summer temperatures in the UAE heighten the risk of digestive issues like bloating and acidity by straining the body's hydration levels and food handling practices, requiring closer attention to diet and hygiene.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}