Why does the stomach get upset when we feel cold? Experts are telling the reason and home remedies for prevention.

Due to weak immunity in cold weather, or due to direct exposure to cold winds, carelessness in wearing warm clothes, etc., a person becomes a victim of cold. When one feels cold, the first problem is indigestion, and due to non-digestion of food, vomiting occurs. At the same time, digestive problems like gas, bloating, diarrhea, etc. also start troubling (cold effect on digestion).

Have you ever wondered, why does this happen? If not then today Dr. G.S. Lamba, Director, Medical and Interventional Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Shri Balaji Action Medical Institute, Delhi, will tell us why stomach upset occurs when we feel cold. We will also know how it can be controlled (cold effect on digestion).

Know why the stomach is affected first when you feel cold (cold effect on digestion)

Dr. G.S. Lamba says, “People often suffer from indigestion when they feel cold. The main reason for this is the imbalance inside the body, which occurs due to physical and mental stress in cold weather. When the body is cold, our digestion process slows down. The digestive system requires a certain temperature to function properly, and when the body temperature drops, this process is affected.”

“The reason for digestive disturbances in winter can also be that people eat more fried or heavy food. It is difficult to digest such food, and most of the body’s energy is spent in digestion, which causes the problem of indigestion. Cold air also affects the stomach muscles and intestines, due to which they do not function properly.”

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Know how to prevent indigestion due to cold (home remedies for upset stomach)

According to the doctor, “To prevent this problem, eat light and warm food during the cold season. Like eat soup, khichdi, or light lentils and roti. Also, avoid excessive fried, spicy or heavy food. Consuming lukewarm water is also very beneficial in the problem of indigestion during winter, it removes the problem of gas and constipation in the stomach. Still, if the problem persists, contact a doctor.

1. Drink lukewarm water

If you have cold in your stomach and are troubled by indigestion, then try to drink lukewarm water during that time. Avoid cold water as much as possible, as they can worsen the problem. Drinking warm water will provide relief from cold in the stomach and will reduce your problems.

2. Apply warm water

If indigestion and other stomach related problems are troubling you due to cold, then compress your stomach with the help of hot water or heating pad. By compressing the stomach the cold will reduce and you will feel relief gradually. Repeat this at least 4 to 5 times a day, this will reduce discomfort.

3. Eat light food

When you are vomiting or feeling nauseous, you don’t feel like eating much, but being hungry is also not an option. Try to eat light food whenever you feel at ease. Eating will help in settling your stomach. Therefore, try to take a light diet like khichdi, porridge, soup etc. Eat very little at a time but do not stop eating completely.

4. Celery and asafoetida water

If you can chew celery and asafoetida and eat it, then it is very good. If you do not like their taste and do not want to chew them and eat them, then you can enjoy tea by boiling them in water. Celery has a warming effect and is also very beneficial for digestion. You must be aware of the digestive qualities of asafoetida. This mixture will give you instant relief.

5. Basil and Black Pepper Tea

Tea made from basil and black pepper can help you in maintaining balanced body temperature in winter. Crush basil leaves, ginger and black pepper and add them to a cup of water and let them boil well. After that filter the water and enjoy it like tea. Now if you want, you can also add one spoon of honey to bring sweetness in it. Honey is very beneficial for digestion.

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